Kia Optima: Interior Trim / Center Pillar Trim
Components and components location
1. Center pillar lower trim
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2. Center pillar upper trim
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Repair procedures
[Center pillar lower
trim]
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal
tool not to damage the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the front door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
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Remove the rear door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
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Carefully remove the front door body side weatherstrip.
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Carefully remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center pillar lower trim (A).
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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[Center pillar upper
trim]
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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| • |
When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
|
| • |
When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal
tool not to damage the surface.
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| • |
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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| 1. |
Remove the center pillar lower trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")
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Open the front seat belt cover (A) and loosen the mounting bolt.
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Tightening torque :
39.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.8 - 39.8 lb-ft)
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| 3. |
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center pillar upper trim (A).
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| 4. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Front pillar trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear pillar trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Other information:
Service data
Service data
Automatic Transaxle
Item
Specification
Transaxle model
A6MF1-2
Engine model
G 2.0 MPI (Gasoline)
Torque converter type
3-element, 1-stage, 2-pha ...
Components and components location
Components Location
1. Fuel filler door unlock actuator
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Front Pillar Trim
Rear Pillar Trim