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Roof Trim Assembly: Rep: Replacement

CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the rear seat assembly.

    (Refer to "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

  2. Remove both sides of the front pillar trim.

    (Refer to "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")

  3. Remove both sides of the canter pillar upper trim.

    (Refer to "CENTER PILLAR TRIM ")

  4. Remove both sides of the rear pillar trim.

    (Refer to "REAR PILLAR TRIM ")

  5. Remove both sides of the sunvisor and retainer.

    (Refer to "SUNVISOR ")

  6. Remove both sides of the assist handle.

    (Refer to "ASSIST HANDLE ")

  7. Remove the overhead console lamp.

    (Refer to "OVERHEAD CONSOLE LAMP ")

  8. Remove the room lamp.

    (Refer to ROOM LAMP )

  9. Tilt the front seat back towards the rear of the vehicle as far as possible.
  10. Remove the ECM mirror cover (A).
  11. Disconnect the ECM mirror connector (B).
    Fig 1: ECM Mirror Cover & Connector
    G09778151Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the LDWS cover (A).
    Fig 2: Removing LDWS Cover
    G09778152Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the LDWS unit connector (A).
    Fig 3: LDWS Unit Connector
    G09778153Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the roof trim main connector (A) and the mounting clips (B) in the front pillar.

    [Driver's] 

    Fig 4: Roof Trim Main Connector And Mounting Clips (Driver's)
    G09778154Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Passenger's] 

    Fig 5: Roof Trim Main Connector And Mounting Clips (Passenger's)
    G09778155Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Using a clip remover, detach the roof trim assembly mounting clips (A).
    Fig 6: Roof Trim Assembly Mounting Clips
    G09778156Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Slightly remove the tail gate weatherstrip.
  17. Slightly lower the rear side of the roof trim.
  18. To remove the roof trim, press the lock pin (A) in the direction of the arrow.
    Fig 7: Removing Roof Trim By Pressing Pins
    G09778157Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Before removing the roof trim, slightly lower the roof trim and disconnecting the roof antenna connectors (A).
    Fig 8: Roof Antenna Connectors
    G09778158Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the roof trim assembly (A) from the vehicle through the tail gate.
    Fig 9: Removing Roof Trim Assembly From Vehicle Through Tail Gate
    G09778159Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the vanity lamp.

    (Refer to LIGHTING SYSTEM )

  22. Remove the hands free mic.

    (Refer to "HANDS FREE MIC ")

  23. Remove roof trim wiring harness (A) from the roof trim assembly (B).
    NOTE:
    • Take care not to damage the roof trim wiring harness (A) when removing.
    Fig 10: Roof Trim Assembly, Harness & Anti-Noise Pads
    G09778160Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Information 

    1. Apply the hot melt continuously when installing the roof trim wiring harness (A) on the roof trim (B) using the hot melt gun tool.
    2. Put anti-noise pad (C) on roof trim (B) to prevent the noise.
  24. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips.
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