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.
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).
6.
Remove the center piller lower trim (A) after loosening the screws.
7.
Disconnect the power sliding door switch connector (A).
8.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
[Center pillar upper trim]
•
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to
prevent damage.
•
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.
3.
Remove the front seat belt upper anchor cover (A) using a screwdriver or remover.
4.
Remove the front seat belt upper anchor (A) after loosening the mounting bolt.
5.
Remove the center piller upper trim (A) after loosening the mounting bolt.
6.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.
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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