Kia Forte BD Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Center Pillar Trim

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
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Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Center Pillar Lower Trim 2. Center Pillar Upper Trim

Repair Procedures

Replacement

[Center Pillar Lower Trim]

  1. Carefully remove the front door side weatherstrip.

  2. Carefully remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.

  3. Remove the front door sill trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")

  4. Remove the rear door sill trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")

  5. Remove the seat belt (A) from the EFD system using SST (0K888-D4200).

  6. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the center pillar lower trim (A).

  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

[Center Pillar Upper Trim]

  1. Remove the lower center pillar trim.

    (See Body Trim — "Center Pillar Trim")

  2. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the center pillar upper trim (A).

  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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