Kia Picanto: Interior Trim / Center Pillar Trim
Components and components location
![](images/center_pillar_trim-640/333/sjabd7543d.gif)
1. Center pillar lower trim
| 2. Center pillar upper trim
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Repair procedures
Put on gloves to protect your hands. |
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| Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface. |
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| Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels. |
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[Center pillar lower trim]
1. | Remove the front door scuff trim by using a remover.
![](images/center_pillar_trim-640/333/sjabd7269d.gif) |
2. | Remove the rear door scuff trim by using a remover.
![](images/center_pillar_trim-640/333/sjabd7270d.gif) |
3. | Remove the seat belt (B) from the EFD system.
![](images/center_pillar_trim-640/333/sjabd7274d.gif) |
4. | remove the center pillar lower trim (A) by using a remover.
![](images/center_pillar_trim-640/333/sjabd7272d.gif) |
5. | Install in the reverse order of removal. •
| Make sure that the connector is plugged in properly. |
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| Replace any damaged clips. |
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[Center pillar upper trim]
1. | Remove the front door scuff trim by using a remover.
![](images/center_pillar_trim-640/333/sjabd7269d.gif) |
2. | Remove the rear door scuff trim by using a remover.
![](images/center_pillar_trim-640/333/sjabd7270d.gif) |
3. | Remove the seat belt (B) from the EFD system.
![](images/center_pillar_trim-640/333/sjabd7270d.gif) |
4. | Remove the center pillar lower trim (A) by using a remover.
![](images/center_pillar_trim-640/333/sjabd7272d.gif) |
5. | Remove the center pillar upper trim (A).
![](images/center_pillar_trim-640/333/sjabd7273d.gif) |
6. | Install in the reverse order of removal. •
| Make sure that the connector is plugged in properly. |
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| Replace any damaged clips. |
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Front pillar trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear transverse trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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