Kia Forte: Center Pillar Trim Replacement
[Center pillar lower trim]
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related
parts, to prevent damage.
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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 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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Slighty remove the front door body side weatherstrip.
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Slighty remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.
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Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three
minutes before beginning work.
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The seat belt anchor pretensioner (A) be removed after pushing
the lock pin (B) as arrow direction.
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center pillar lower
trim (A).
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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[Center pillar upper trim]
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related
parts, to prevent damage.
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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 center pillar lower trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center pillar upper
trim (A).
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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(2Door)
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related
parts, to prevent damage.
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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 rear seat cushion assembly.
(Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")
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Remove the rear seat back assembly.
(Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")
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Remove the front door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
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After loosening the mounting clips, then remove the rear inner
outer trim (A) by using a screw driver.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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| [Center pillar upper trim] |
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related
parts, to prevent damage.
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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 rear inner outer trim.
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Remove the front seat belt upper anchor cover (A).
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After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the front seat
belt upper anchor (B).
Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
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After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the center pillar
upper trim (A) by using a screw driver.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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(4Door, 5Door)
1. Center pillar lower trim
2. Center pillar upper trim
(2Door)
1. Rear inner outer trim
2. Center pillar upper ...
(5Door)
1. Rear shelf side trim
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See also:
Tightening Torques
Item
N.m
kgf.m
lb-ft
Ignition coil installation bolt
9.8 ~ 11.8
1.0 ~ 1.2
7.2 ~ 8.7
Spark plug installation
14.7 ~ 24. ...
Troubleshooting
Vehicle inspection
SYMPTOM CHART
Symptom
Suspect Area
Remedy (See page)
Squeak or grunt-noise from the front suspension,
occurs more in cold ambient t ...
Towing service
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Center Pillar Trim Component Location
Rear Shelf Side Trim Component Location