Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Hood Side 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
5steps
~30min
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Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Hood Side Trim

Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Remove the front door sill trim.

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

  2. Remove the hood release handle.

    (Refer to Hood - "Hood Latch Handle")

  3. Carefully remove the front door side weatherstrip.

  4. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the hood side trim (A).

  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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