Kia Optima: Body Side Moldings. Repair procedures
Replacement
Roof Molding Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip
screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective
tape around the related parts, to prevent damage. |
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Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
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Take care not to scratch
the body surface. |
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| 1. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the roof molding (A).
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| 2. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Fender Garnish Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip
screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective
tape around the related parts, to prevent damage. |
| • |
Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
| • |
Take care not to scratch
the body surface. |
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| 1. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the fender garnish (A).
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| 2. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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C Pillar Molding Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip
screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective
tape around the related parts, to prevent damage. |
| • |
Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
| • |
Take care not to scratch
the body surface. |
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| 1. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the C pillar molding (A).
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| 2. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Front Wheel Guard And Mud Guard Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip
screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective
tape around the related parts, to prevent damaged |
| • |
Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
| • |
Take care not to scratch
the body surface. |
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| 1. |
Remove the front tire. |
| 2. |
After loosening the mounting
clips and screws, then remove the front wheel guard (A), mud guard (B).
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| 3. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Rear Wheel Guard And Mud Guard Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip
screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective
tape around the related parts, to prevent damaged |
| • |
Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
| • |
Take care not to scratch
the body surface. |
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| 2. |
After loosening the mounting
clips and nut, then remove the rear wheel guard (A) and mud guard (B)
[RH]
![[LH]](images/books/1521/stfbd1088d.gif)
[LH]
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| 3. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Side Sill Molding Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip
screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective
tape around the related parts, to prevent damage. |
| • |
Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
| • |
Take care not to scratch
the body surface. |
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| 1. |
Loosen the mounting screws. |
| 2. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the side sill molding (A). |
| 3. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips |
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Glass Adjustment
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Check the glass run channel
for damage or deterioration, and replace them if necessary.
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Components
1. Roof molding [RH]
2. Roof molding [LH]
3. Movable glass
4. Cover [RH]
5. Wind deflector assembly
6. Front cover assembly
7. Panoramaroof frame assembly
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See also:
Components(1)
1. Rear bumper cover
...
Climate information screen selection
Press the climate information screen selection button to display climate information
on the screen. ...
Windshield wiper/washer
A : Wiper speed control
· MIST – Single wipe · OFF – Off · INT – Intermittent wipe AUTO – Auto
control wipe (if equipped) · LO – Low wiper speed · HI – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent or Auto ...
Adjustment
Panoramaroof. Components and Components Location