Kia Optima: Interior Trim. Repair procedures
Replacement
Door Scuff Trim Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
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Use a plastic panel removal
tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the
surface. |
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Take care not to bend
or scratch the trim and panels. |
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| 1. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the front door scuff tirm (A). [Front]
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| 2. |
Remove the rear seat cushion.
(Refer to the BD group - "Rear Seat")
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After loosening the mounting
screw, then remove rear door scuff trim (A). [Rear]
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| 4. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Front Pillar Trim Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
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Use a plastic panel removal
tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the
surface. |
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Take care not to bend
or scratch the trim and panels. |
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Remove the front pillar trim.
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To remove the front pillar
trim, the below tool (A) must be used.
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| (2) |
Slightly spread open
the front pillar trim and then place the tool (A) on the mounting
clip (B) like the picture below. After placing the tool (A) on
the mounting clip (B) push it to the front.
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Once
the front pillar trim has been removed, replace
the clips to new ones. |
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| (3) |
Remove the front pillar
trim (A).
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Remove
the mounting clip (A) by turning it clockwise.
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Installation is the reverse of
removal. |
Cowl Side Trim Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
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Use a plastic panel removal
tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the
surface. |
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Take care not to bend
or scratch the trim and panels. |
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| 1. |
Remove the front door scuff trim. |
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Remove the hood latch release
handle. (Refer to the BD group - "Hood")
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| 3. |
Detach the clips, then remove
the cowl side trim (A).
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| 4. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Center Pillar Trim Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
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Use a plastic panel removal
tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the
surface. |
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Take care not to bend
or scratch the trim and panels. |
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| 1. |
Remove the front door scuff trim
and rear door scuff trim. |
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To remove the seat belt anchor
pretensioner (C), keep on pushing the lock pins (A) as arrow direction.
And then remove the seat belt after pushing the lock pin (B).
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Remove the center pillar lower
trim (A).
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After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the center pillar upper trim (A).
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| 5. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Rear Pillar Trim Replacement
| • |
Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
| • |
Use a plastic panel removal
tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the
surface. |
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Take care not to bend
or scratch the trim and panels. |
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| 1. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the rear pillar trim (A).
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| 2. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Package Tray Trim Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
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Use a plastic panel removal
tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the
surface. |
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Take care not to bend
or scratch the trim and panels. |
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| 1. |
Remove the rear seat assembly.
(Refer to the BD group - "Rear Seat")
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| 2. |
After loosening the mounting
bolt, then remove the rear seat belt lower anchor (A).
Tightening torque:39.2
~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.8 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
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Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the rear pillar trim (A).
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| 4. |
Disconnect the connector (A).
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Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the rear seat belt cover (B). |
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After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the package tray trim (A).
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| 7. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Make sure the
connector is connected properly. |
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Components
1. Front pillar trim
2. Center pillar upper trim
3. Center pillar lower trim
4. Rear pillar trim
5. Cowl side trim
6. Front door scuff trim
7. Rea ...
Replacement
[General]
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Put on gloves to protect
your hands.
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Use a pl ...
See also:
Engine Number
1.
Engine fuel
- G : Gasoline
2.
Engine range
- 4 : 4 cycle 4 cylinder
3.
Engine development order
and capacity- K : Theta ...
Disassembly
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Do not disassemble the
BJ assembly.
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Special grease must be
applied to the d ...
Components (2)
1. Vacuum pump
2. Bracket
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