Body (Interior and Exterior)

Center Pillar Trim

8steps
~48min
3/5difficulty
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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 door scuff trim.

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

  2. Carefully remove the front door side weatherstrip.

  3. Remove the seat belt (B) from the EFD system using SST (0K888-D4200).

  4. Using a removal tool, remove the center pillar lower trim (A).

  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

[Trim Center Pillar Upper]

  1. Remove the center pillar lower trim cover.

  2. Remove the center pillar upper trim (A) after loosening the bolt.

  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Rio YB quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.