Kia Sedona: Center Pillar Trim Repair procedures
[Center pillar lower trim]
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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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Put on gloves to protect your hands. |
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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 rear door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim") |
3. |
Remove the front door body side weatherstrip. |
4. |
Remove the rear door body side weatherstrip. |
5. |
Disconnect the front seat belt anchor pretensioner and seat belt anchor.
(1) |
Keep pushing the lock pin (A) in the direction of the arrow. |
(2) |
Push the lock pin (B) using a gimlet at the front. |
(3) |
Remove the front seat belt anchor from front seat belt anchor pretensioner (C). |

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6. |
Remove the center piller lower trim (A) after loosening the screws. 
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7. |
Disconnect the power sliding door switch connector (A). 
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8. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
[Center pillar upper trim]
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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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Put on gloves to protect your hands. |
|
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels. |
1. |
Remove the center piller lower trim. |
2. |
Open the cap, and then remove the center pillar assist handle (A) after loosening the screws. 
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3. |
Remove the front seat belt upper anchor cover (A) using a screwdriver or remover. 
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4. |
Remove the front seat belt upper anchor (A) after loosening the mounting bolt. 
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5. |
Remove the center piller upper trim (A) after loosening the mounting bolt. 
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6. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace any damaged clips. |
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Component Location
1. Center pillar lower trim2. Center pillar upper trim
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Component Location
1. Rear transverse trim
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