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:
Rear Door Latch Component Location
(4Door, 5Door)
1. Rear door latch
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Starter Cleaning
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Do not immerse parts in cleaning solvent.
Immersing the yoke assembly and/or armature will damage the insulation
wipe these parts with a cloth only.
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Vehicle load limit
Tire and loading information label
The label located on the driver's door sill gives the original tire size, cold
tire pressures recommended for your vehicle, the number of people that c ...