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

Roof Trim 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
25steps
~150min
4/5difficulty
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Replacement

Sun Visor Replacement
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts so as not to damage the surface.
  • 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
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts so as not to damage the surface.
  • 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.
Room Lamp Replacement
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts so as not to damage the surface.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Using a flat-tip screwdriver or trim removal tool, remove the room lamp cover (B).
  2. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the room lamp (A).
  3. Disconnect the connector (A).
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
  5. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the cosmetic lamp (A).
  6. Disconnect the vanity lamp connector (B).
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.
Vanity Lamp Replacement / Overhead Console Replacement
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts so as not to damage the surface.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the overhead console assembly (A).
  2. Disconnect the connectors (A).
  3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
Headliner Replacement
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts so as not to damage the surface.
  • Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the following components:
    • Front Seat Assembly (Refer to Group BD - "Front Seat")
    • Rear Seat Assembly (Refer to Group BD - "Rear Seat")
    • 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")
    • Parcel Shelf Trim (Refer to Group BD - "Interior Trim")
    • Sun Visor
    • Vanity Lamp
    • Map lamp
    • Assist Grip
    • Overhead console
    • Windshield (Refer to Group BD - "Windshield")
  2. Remove the ECM mirror cover (A).
  3. Disconnect the ECM mirror connector (B).
  4. Remove the rain sensor cover (A).
  5. Disconnect the rain sensor connector (B).
  6. Disconnect the roof trim main connectors (A). [Driver]
    [Passenger]
  7. Disconnect the antenna connector (A).
  8. Disconnect the connector (A).
  9. Using a clip remover, disconnect the mounting clips of the headliner assembly.
  10. Pull the headliner assembly (A) out through the windshield opening.
    • Be careful not to damage the headliner during removal.
  11. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.

Test yourself

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