Kia Sportage: Interior Trim / Center Pillar Trim Repair procedures
[Center pillar lower trim]
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without 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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Carefully remove the front door body side weatherstrip.
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Carefully remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.
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Remove the seat belt (B) from the EFD system by using the SST (0K888-D4200).

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Using a remover, remove the center pillar lower trim (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure that the connector is plugged in properly.
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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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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without 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 poller lower trim.
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Remove the center pillar lower trim (A) after loosening the bolt.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure that the connector is plugged in properly.
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Component Location
1. Center pillar lower trim
2. Center pillar upper trim
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Component Location
1. Rear transverse trim
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Other information:
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove inter ...
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