Kia Optima DL3: Interior Trim / Center Pillar Trim

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Interior Trim / Center Pillar Trim

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Center pillar lower trim

2. Center pillar upper trim

Repair procedures

Replacement

[Center pillar lower trim]

Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

•	When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

•	When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal tool not to damage the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the front door scuff trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")

2.	Remove the rear door scuff trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")

3.	Carefully remove the front door body side weatherstrip.

4.	Carefully remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.

5.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center pillar lower trim (A).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

[Center pillar upper trim]

Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

•	When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

•	When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal tool not to damage the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the center pillar lower trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")

Open the front seat belt cover (A) and loosen the mounting bolt.

Tightening torque :

39.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.8 - 39.8 lb-ft)

3.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center pillar upper trim (A).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

❮Front Pillar Trim

Components and components location Component Location 1. Front pillar trim Repair procedures Replacement • Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

Rear Pillar Trim❯

Components and components location Component Location 1. Rear pillar trim Repair procedures Replacement • When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

Kia Optima DL3: Interior Trim / Center Pillar Trim

Components and components location

Repair procedures

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