Kia Optima: Interior Trim / Center Pillar Trim
Components and components location
1. Center pillar lower trim
|
2. Center pillar upper trim
|
Repair procedures
[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).
|
6. |
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")
|
2. |
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).
|
4. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
|
|
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Front pillar trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
&nbs ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear pillar trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
  ...
Other information:
A vehicle has the tendency to roll back on a steep hill when it starts to go
after stopping. The Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) prevents the vehicle from rolling
back by applying the brakes automatically for about 2 seconds. The brakes are released
when the accelerator pedal is depressed or a ...
Schematic diagrams
Connector and Terminal Function
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
...