Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Headliner Replacement
In this manual: Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
33steps
~198min
5/5difficulty
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Sun Visor Replacement
- Remove the sun visor cover (A).
- Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the sun visor (B) and the holder (C).

- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Remove the covers (A), remove the screws, then remove the assist grip (B).

- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the overhead console lamp assembly (A).

- Disconnect the connectors (A).

- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the room lamp (A).
- Disconnect the connector (B).

- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the luggage compartment lamp (A).
- Disconnect the connector (B).

- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Using a (-) screwdriver, press the hook (A) and remove the vanity lamp (B).

- Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the vanity lamp (B).

- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Remove the following parts.
A. Second Row Seat Assembly B. Third Row Seat Assembly C. Front Pillar Trim D. Front and rear door scuff plates E. Center Pillar Lower Trim F. Center Pillar Upper Trim G. Luggage Side Trim H. C-pillar garnish I. Rear Pillar Trim J. Sun visor and holder K. Assist Grip L. Overhead Console Lamp M. Map lamp N. Luggage compartment lamp - Remove the ECM mirror cover (A).
- Disconnect the ECM mirror connector (B).

- Remove the anti-fog sensor cover (A).
- Disconnect the auto defogger sensor connector (B).

- Remove the LDWS and rain sensor cover (A).

- Disconnect the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) connector (A) and the rain sensor connector (B).

- Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips from the front pillar. [Driver]
[Passenger]

- Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips from the rear pillar. [LH]
[RH]

- Lower the rear part of the headliner slightly.
- Disconnect the roof antenna connectors (A).

- Disconnect the clips, then remove the headliner assembly (A).

- Remove the vanity lamp (Refer to "Vanity Lamp" in Group BE).
- Remove the hands-free microphone (Refer to "Hands-Free Microphone" in Group BE).
- Disconnect the headliner wiring harness (A) from the headliner (B).

- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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