Kia Forte: Interior Trim / Rear Pillar Trim
Components and components location
[4 Door]

[5 Door]

Repair procedures
[4 Door]
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 rear pillar trim.
(1) |
To remove the rear pillar trim, the fastener remover (A) below
must be used.

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Remove the rear pillar trim (A).
Be sure to replace the existing clips (B) with new ones
when removing or replacing the rear pillar trim.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).
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[5 Door]
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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1. |
Remove the rear wheel house trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Wheel House Trim")
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After lifting up the assist handle caps and loosening the mounting bolts,
remove the covering shelf side trim (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 Kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)
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Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the rear pillar trim (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 Kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)
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4. |
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. Center pillar lower trim
2. Center pillar upper trim
Repair procedures
Replaceme ...
Components and components location
Components
[4 Door]
1. Rear transverse trim
2. Luggage covering mat
3. Luggage side trim [LH]
4. Luggage side tri ...
Other information:
Operating conditions
The indicator on the switch will illuminate
when the BCW (Blind-Spot
Collision Warning) system switch is
pressed with the ignition switch ON.
If the vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h
(20 mph), the system will activate.
If you press the switch again, the
switch indica ...
Components and components location
Componets
[Gasoline 2.0]
1. Clutch pedal assembly
2. Clutch pedal arm
3. Ignition lock & Clutch switch
4. Clutch master cylinder
5. Reservoir hose
6. Clutch tube
7. Clutch regulator
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