Kia Optima: Interior Trim / Center Pillar Trim
Components and components location
1. Center pillar lower trim
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2. Center pillar upper trim
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Repair procedures
[Center pillar lower
trim]
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal
tool not to damage the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the front door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
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Remove the rear door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
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Carefully remove the front door body side weatherstrip.
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Carefully remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center pillar lower trim (A).
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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[Center pillar upper
trim]
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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| • |
When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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| • |
When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal
tool not to damage the surface.
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| • |
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the center pillar lower trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")
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Open the front seat belt cover (A) and loosen the mounting bolt.
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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 center pillar upper trim (A).
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Front pillar trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear pillar trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Other information:
Operating condition
This system will activate when the indicator on the parking distance warning-reverse
OFF button is not illuminated. If you desire to deactivate the parking distance
warningreverse, press the parking distance warning-reverse OFF button again.
(The indicator on the but ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Water pump pulley
2. Water pump
3. Water pump gasket
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Drain the coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
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Front Pillar Trim
Rear Pillar Trim