Kia Niro: Interior Trim / Front Pillar Trim Repair procedures

Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Interior Trim / Front Pillar Trim Repair procedures

Replacement

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Using a remover, remove the front pillar trim (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

•	Once the front piller trim has been removed, replace the clip (A) with a new one.

Front Pillar Trim Components and components location

Component Location 1. Front pillar trim ...

Center Pillar Trim Components and components location

Component Location 1. Center pillar lower trim 2. Center pillar upper trim ...

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