Kia Forte: Cowl Side Trim Replacement
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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 hood latch release handle.
(Refer to Hood - "Hood Latch Release Handle")
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Slighty remove the front door body side weatherstrip.
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the cowl side 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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See also:
Water Temperature Control Assembly Components
1. Water temperature control assembly
2. Engine coolant temperature sensor
3. Throttle body coolant hose (if equipped)
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Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
Strut spring compressor
09546-26000
Compression of coli spring
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Cooling Fan Description
[Air conditioning type]
The cooling fan operates in 2 stages (HIGH/LOW). The engine control module
(ECM) controls the cooling fan according to the coolant temperature, vehicle
speed and A ...