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Repair Procedures: 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 front door scuff trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "DOOR SCUFF TRIM ")

  2. Remove the hood latch release handle.

    (Refer to Hood - "HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE ")

  3. Slightly remove the front door body side weatherstrip.
  4. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the cowl side trim (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Cowl Side Trim
    G12225968Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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    • Replace any damaged clips.