 Kia Forte: Rear Pillar Trim Replacement
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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		| 1. | 
			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.  |  |  | 
	(5Door)
	
		| 
			
				| • | 
					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.
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		| 1. | 
			Remove the rear wheel house trim. 
			(Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Wheel House Trim") | 
	
		| 2. | 
			After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the rear pillar 
			trim (A). 
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		| 3. | 
			Install in the reverse order of removal. 
			
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							Replace any damaged clips.  |  |  | 
	(2Door)
	
		| 
			
				| • | 
					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 rear inner outer trim. 
			(Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim") | 
	
		| 2. | 
			After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the rear pillar 
			trim (A) by using a screw driver. 
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		| 3. | 
			Install in the reverse order of removal. 
			
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							Replace any damaged clips.  |  |  | 
   
	
		(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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