Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Interior Trim Replacement

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31steps
~186min
4/5difficulty
02040608010053.940N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Door Trim Replacement
  1. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the front door scuff plate (A). [Front]
  2. Disconnect the connector (A).
  3. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the rear door scuff plate (A). [Rear]
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Pillar Trim Replacement
  1. Loosen the screw, then remove the front pillar garnish (A).
  2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Side Hood Trim Replacement
  1. Remove the front door sill trim.
  2. Remove the hood release handle.
  3. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the hood side trim (A).
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Center Pillar Garnish Replacement
  1. Remove the front door sill trim.
  2. Remove the rear door sill trim.
  3. Remove the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cover (A).
  4. Remove the front seat belt anchor pretensioner by pressing the stopper pin with a flat-tip screwdriver (B).
  5. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the center pillar lower garnish (A).
  6. Loosen the mounting bolt, then remove the center pillar upper garnish (B).
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Side Luggage Trim Replacement
  1. Remove the rear door sill trim.
  2. Remove the luggage compartment trim (A).
  3. Remove the luggage compartment partition trim (A).
  4. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the rear cross trim (A).
  5. Loosen the mounting bolt, then remove the second row lower seat belt anchor (A).

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 54 N·m

  6. Loosen the mounting bolt, then remove the third row seat belt lower anchor (A).

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 54 N·m

  7. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the luggage side trim (A).
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
C-Pillar Garnish Replacement
  1. Remove the luggage side trim.
  2. Loosen the mounting bolt, then remove the rear pillar garnish (A).
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Pillar Trim Replacement
  1. Remove the luggage side trim.
  2. Loosen the mounting bolt, then remove the rear pillar trim (A).
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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