Kia Picanto: Interior Trim / Center Pillar Trim

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Service & Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Interior Trim / Center Pillar Trim

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Center pillar lower trim

2. Center pillar upper 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.

[Center pillar lower trim]

1.	Remove the front door scuff trim by using a remover.

2.	Remove the rear door scuff trim by using a remover.

3.	Remove the seat belt (B) from the EFD system.

4.	remove the center pillar lower trim (A) by using a remover.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure that the connector is plugged in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

[Center pillar upper trim]

1.	Remove the front door scuff trim by using a remover.

2.	Remove the rear door scuff trim by using a remover.

3.	Remove the seat belt (B) from the EFD system.

4.	Remove the center pillar lower trim (A) by using a remover.

5.	Remove the center pillar upper trim (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure that the connector is plugged in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Front Pillar Trim

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Rear Transverse Trim

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