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

Front Pillar 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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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 pillar trim.
    1. Use the following tool (A) to remove the front pillar garnish.
    2. Slightly spread the front pillar garnish and place the tool (A) on the mounting clip (B), as shown in the illustration below. After placing the tool (A) on the mounting clip (B), push it forward.
      • After removing the front pillar trim, replace the clips with new ones.
    3. Remove the front pillar trim (A).
      • How to Install the Front Pillar Garnish
      • Remove the mounting clip (A) by turning it clockwise.
  2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.

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