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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1.
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(Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "Automatic Transaxle")
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1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
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2.
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(4Door, 2Door)
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