Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Center Pillar Trim

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
02040608010053.940N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 10

Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Center Pillar Lower Trim 2. Center Pillar Upper Trim

Repair Procedures

Replacement

[Trim Center Pillar Lower]

  1. Remove the front door sill trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")

  2. Remove the rear door sill trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")

  3. Carefully remove the front door side weatherstrip.

  4. Carefully remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.

  5. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the center pillar lower trim (A).

  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

[Trim Center Pillar Upper]

  1. Remove the lower center pillar trim.

    (See Body Trim — "Center Pillar Trim")

  2. Open the front seat belt cover (A) and loosen the mounting bolt.

    Torque: 39.2 – 54 N·m

  3. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the center pillar upper trim (A).

  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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