Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Body Side Moulding Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
15steps
~90min
4/5difficulty
Done 0 of 15

Replacement

Roof Molding Replacement
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Be careful not to scratch the body surface.
  1. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the roof moulding (A).
  2. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
Fender Garnish Replacement
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Be careful not to scratch the body surface.
  1. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the fender garnish (A).
  2. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
Replacement of C-pillar molding
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Be careful not to scratch the body surface.
  1. Using a screwdriver or a trim remover, remove the rear pillar molding (A).
  2. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
Front Wheel Guard and Fender Liner Replacement
  • Using a flat-blade screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape and apply protective tape around the adjacent parts to prevent damage.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Be careful not to scratch the body surface.
  1. Remove the front wheel.
  2. Loosen the retaining clips and screws, then remove the front fender liner (A) and the splash shield (B).
  3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
Rear Wheel Guard and Fender Liner Replacement
  • Using a flat-blade screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape and apply protective tape around the adjacent parts to prevent damage.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Be careful not to scratch the body surface.
  1. Remove the rear wheel.
  2. Loosen the retaining clips and nut, then remove the rear mud guard (A) and fender splash shield (B). [RH]
    [LH]
  3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
Replacement of side sill molding
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Be careful not to scratch the body surface.
  1. Loosen the retaining screws.
  2. Using a screwdriver or trim tool, remove the rocker panel molding (A).
  3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.

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