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:
Hands Free Mic Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the handsfree mic (A) after disconnect the connector from
roof trim.
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at the same time If it gets into its deploy condition after a collision. It
is located at near anchor on front seat and ...
Glove Box Housing Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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