Kia Optima: Interior Trim / Door Scuff Trim
Repair procedures
[Front door scuff trim]
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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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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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Remove the front door body side weatherstrip.
(Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Side Weatherstrip")
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Using a remover and remove the front door scuff trim (A).

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips.
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[Rear door scuff trim]
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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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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
(Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")
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Remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.
(Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Side Weatherstrip")
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Loosen the mounting screw and nuts, remove the rear door scuff trim (A).

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Front pillar trim
2. Cowl side trim
3. Center pillar lower trim
4. Center pillar upper trim
5. Front door sc ...
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Camshaft bearing cap
2. Camshaft front bearing cap
3. Exhaust camshaft
4. Intake camshaft
5. Exhaust CVVT assembly
6. Intake CVVT assembly
Description and operation
Description
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1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Open the service cover.
3. Remove the nuts from the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.
5. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the body of the vehicle.
6. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockw ...