Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Hood Side Trim Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 17Maintenance — 17Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 24Restraints — 48Brake System — 37Body (Interior and Exterior) — 207Body Electrical System — 203Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 80Electric Vehicle Battery System — 115
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~30min
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Replacement
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • 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 front door sill trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
  2. Remove the hood latch release handle. (Refer to Hood - "Hood Latch Handle")
  3. Slightly remove the front door side weatherstrip.
  4. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the hood side trim (A).
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.

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