Kia Optima: Body (Interior and Exterior) / Floor Carpet

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2022 Service and Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Floor Carpet

Repair procedures

Replacement

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

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

1.	Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")

2.	Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. (Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")

3.	Remove the front door body side weatherstrip.

4.	Remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.

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

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

7.	Remove the cowl side trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim")

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

9.	Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly")

10.	Remove the accelerator pedal. G 2.0 NU MPI (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "Accelerator Pedal") G 2.5 GDI THETA II (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "Accelerator Pedal")

11.	Remove the floor carpet assembly (A).

12.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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