Kia Sportage: Body Side Molding / Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Body Side Molding / Repair procedures

Replacement

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Using a remover, remove the roof side molding (A).

Always replace the roof side molding with a new one.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

First assemble the clip ⓐ and then assemble the other clips from the ⓐ to ⓗ direction in sequence order.

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Replacement Put on gloves to protect your hands. ...

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