Kia Picanto (JA): Interior Trim / Rear Pillar Trim

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

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Rear 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.	Remove the rear seat assembly. (Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")

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

3.	Remove the luggage board(A).

4.	Disconnect the tailgate weatherstrip.

5.	Remove the rear transverse trim (A).

Separate the rear seat belt lower anchor (A) after loosening the mounting bolt.

Tightening torque :

39.2 - 53.9 N·m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf·m, 28.8 - 39.8 lb·ft)

7.	Remove the folding bracket (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

8.	Remove the luggage side trim (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

9.	Disconnect the luggage lamp connector (A).

10.	Remove the tailgate pillar trim (A).

11.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

•	Once the trim has been removed replace the clip (B) with a new one.

❮Luggage Side Trim

Components and components location Component Location 1. Luggage side trim Repair procedures Replacement Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Mirror❯

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