Kia Cadenza VG Owner's Manual Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Roof Trim Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 15Engine Mechanical System — 95Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 115Automatic Transmission — 91Drive Shaft and Axle — 13Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 46Brake System — 43Body (Interior and Exterior) — 51Body Electrical System — 245Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
21steps
~126min
4/5difficulty
Done 0 of 21

Replacement

Sun Visor Replacement
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape to prevent damage, pry carefully.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the sun visor (A) and clip (B).
  2. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Assist Grip Replacement
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape to prevent damage, pry carefully.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove the caps (A) and screws, then remove the assist grip (B).
  2. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Deluxe Ceiling Lamp Replacement
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape to prevent damage, pry carefully.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Loosen the mounting bolts, then remove the premium lamp (A).
  2. Disconnect the connector (A).
  3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.
    • Replace any damaged clips.
  4. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the cosmetic lamp (A).
  5. Disconnect the vanity lamp connector (B).
  6. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.
Vanity Lamp Replacement / Roof Trim Replacement
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape to prevent damage, pry carefully.
  • Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the following components:
    • Front Seat (Refer to Group BD - "Front Seat")
    • Rear Seat (Refer to Group BD - "Rear Seat")
    • Sun Visor
    • Deluxe Overhead Lamp
    • Map lamp
    • Assist Grip
    • Front pillar garnish (Refer to Group BD - "Interior Trim")
    • Front Door Scuff Plate and Rear Door Scuff Plates (Refer to Group BD - "Interior Trim")
    • Lower Pillar Garnish (Refer to Group BD - "Interior Trim")
    • Upper Pillar Garnish (Refer to Group BD - "Interior Trim")
    • Rear Pillar Trim (Refer to Group BD - "Interior Trim")
  2. Remove the ECM mirror cover (A).
  3. Disconnect the ECM mirror connector (B).
  4. Remove the cover of the auto defogger sensor and rain sensor (A).
  5. Disconnect the auto defogger sensor connector (A) and the rain sensor connector (B).
  6. Remove the LDWS cover (A).
  7. Disconnect the LDWS connector (A).
  8. Disconnect the roof trim main connectors (A). [Driver]
    [Passenger]
  9. Disconnect the antenna connector (A). [Left]
    [RH]
  10. Remove the clips and roof trim (A).
  11. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Replace any damaged clips.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.

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