Kia Forte: Interior Trim / Center Pillar Trim
Components and components location

1. Center pillar lower trim
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2. Center pillar upper trim
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Repair procedures
[Center pillar lower trim]
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap
protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal
tool not to damage the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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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 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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Remove the seat belt (A) from the EFD system by using the SST (0K888-D4200).

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

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).
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[Center pillar upper trim]
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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• |
When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap
protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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• |
When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal
tool not to damage the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the center pillar lower trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center pillar upper trim (A).

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Front pillar trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Components and components location
Component Location
[4 Door]
1. Rear pillar trim
[5 Door]
1. Rear pillar trim
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Other information:
Adjusting Instrument Cluster
Illumination
The instrument panel illumination
intensity can be adjusted by pressing
the control switch with the headlight
switch in any position when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The illumination intensity is shown
on the instrument cluster ...
■ Type A
■ Type B
• The distance to empty is the estimated
distance the vehicle can be
driven with the remaining fuel.
- Distance range: 1 ~ 9,9999 km or
1 ~ 9,999 mi.
• If the estimated distance is below 1
km (1 mi.), the trip computer will
display “---” as distance to ...