Kia Forte: Rear Pillar Trim Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related
parts, to prevent damage.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim
pieces to protect from marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the rear pillar trim (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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(5Door)
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related
parts, to prevent damage.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim
pieces to protect from marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the rear wheel house trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Wheel House Trim")
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After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the rear pillar
trim (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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(2Door)
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related
parts, to prevent damage.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim
pieces to protect from marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the rear inner outer trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")
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After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the rear pillar
trim (A) by using a screw driver.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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(4Door)
1. Rear pillar trim
(5Door)
1. Rear pillar trim
(2Door)
1. Rear pillar trim
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(4Door)
1. Rear wheel house trim
(5Door)
1. Rear wheel house trim
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See also:
Door Switch Description
Via the seat belt/Door switch, the ISG function can detect that the driver
has fastened the seat belt/door. If the driver has not fastened the seat belt/door,
the ISG function reacts as follo ...
Special Service Tools
Tool(Number and Name)
Illustration
Use
Deployment tool
0957A-34100A
Airbag deployment tool.
Deployment adapter
0957A-3Q100
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Components Location
1. Automatic transaxle
2. Inhibitor switch
3. Transaxle Control Module (TCM)
4. Valve body cover
5. Solenoid valve connect
6. Oil temperature sensor
7. Valve body assembly ...