Kia Optima: Roof Trim / Roof Trim Assembly

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Service and Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Roof Trim / Roof Trim Assembly

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Roof trim assembly

Repair procedures

Replacement

•	When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

1.	Remove the front seat. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")

2.	Remove the rear seat. (Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")

3.	Remove the front pillar trim. (Rear to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Trim")

4.	Remove the canter pillar upper trim. (Rear to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")

5.	Remove the rear pillar trim. (Rear to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim")

6.	Remove the sunvisor and retainer. (Rear to Roof Trim - "Sunvisor")

7.	Remove the assist handle. (Rear to Roof Trim - "Assist Handle")

8.	Remove the overhead console lamp. (Rear to Body Electrical System - "Overhead Console Lamp")

9.	Remove the room lamp. (Rear to Body Electrical System - "Room Lamp")

10.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the inside rear view mirror cover (A).

11.	Disconnect the connectors (A).

12.	Disconnect the roof trim main connector (A) and the mounting clips in the front pillar. [LH] [RH]

13.	Disconnect the connectors (A) and the mounting clips in the rear pillar.

14.

Remove the roof trim mounting clip and remove the roof trim assembly (A).

Be careful not to wrinkle on the roof trim.

15.	Remove the roof trim assembly (A) from the body panel and then carry it out of the vehicle through the rear door.

16.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	Make sure the connector is connected in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

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