Kia Forte: Cowl Side 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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Remove the front door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
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Remove the hood latch release handle.
(Refer to Hood - "Hood Latch Release Handle")
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Slighty remove the front door body side weatherstrip.
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the cowl side 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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See also:
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Components (1)
(4Door, 2Door)
1. Rear bumper cover
2. Rear bumper beam assembly
3. Rear bumper lower side bracket
4. Rear bumper side bracket [RH]
5. Rear bump ...
ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System Fail-Safe Mode
Item
Fail-Safe
ETC Motor
Throttle valve stuck at 7°
TPS
TPS 1 fault
Replace it with TPS 2
TPS 2 fault
Replace it with ...
Roof antenna Installation
1.
Install the roof antenna.
2.
Connect the roof antenna connectors.
3.
Install the rear roof trim.
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