Kia Forte: Cowl Side Trim Replacement - Interior Trim - Body (Interior and Exterior) - Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service ManualKia Forte: Cowl Side Trim Replacement

Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Interior Trim / Cowl Side Trim Replacement

  
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
1.
Remove the front door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
2.
Remove the hood latch release handle.
(Refer to Hood - "Hood Latch Release Handle")
3.
Slighty remove the front door body side weatherstrip.
4.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the cowl side trim (A).

5.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
  
Replace any damaged clips.
Cowl Side Trim Component Location
1. Cowl side trim ...

Front Pillar Trim Component Location
1. Front pillar trim ...

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