Kia Forte: Interior Trim / Front Pillar Trim
Components and components location
Repair procedures
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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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Remove the front pillar trim.
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To remove the front pillar trim, the fastener remover (A) below
must be used.
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After slightly lifting up the front pillar trim and putting the
tool in, remove the mounting clip (A) by pulling it.
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Be sure to replace the existing clips with new ones when
removing or replacing the front pillar trim.
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Remove the front pillar trim (A).
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).
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Be sure to replace the existing clips (A) with new ones
when removing or replacing the front pillar trim.
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Cowl side trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
& ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Center pillar lower trim
2. Center pillar upper trim
Repair procedures
Replaceme ...
Other information:
Description and operation
Description
The mode control actuator is located at the heater unit.
It adjusts the position of the mode door by operating the mode control actuator
based on the signal of the A/C control unit. Pressing the mode select switch makes
the mode control actua ...
Repair procedures
Removal
[Gasoline 2.0]
1.
Drain the brake fluid through the bleed plug (A).
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint ...
Cowl Side Trim
Center Pillar Trim