Kia Picanto (JA): Roof Trim / Roof Trim Assembly

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Roof Trim / Roof Trim Assembly

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Roof Trim Assembly

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 front seat. (Rear to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")

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

3.	Remove the front pillar trim. (Rear to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Trim")

4.	Remove the center pillar upper trim. (Rear to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")

5.	Remove the rear pillar trim. (Rear to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim")

6.	Remove the sun visor and retainer. (Rear to Roof Trim - "Sun visor")

7.	Remove the assist handle. (Rear to Roof Trim - "Assist Handle")

8.	Remove the overhead console lamp. (Rear to Body Electrical System - "Map Lamp")

9.	Remove the ECM mirror cover (A).

10.	Disconnect the connector (A).

11.	Disconnect the roof trim main connector (A) and the mounting clips in the front pillar. [Passenger side]

12.	Disconnect the wiring connector (A).

13.

Remove the roof trim assembly (A) from the vehicle through the tailgate.

Be careful not to damage the roof trim during removal.

1)	Apply the hot melt continuously when installing the roof trim wiring harness (A) on the roof trim (B) using the hot melt gun tool.

2)	Put anti-noise pad on roof trim (B) to prevent the noise.

14.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

❮Assist Handle

Components and components location Component Location 1. Assist handle Repair procedures Replacement Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Tailgate❯

Repair procedures Adjustment 1. After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolts, adjust the tailgate by moving it up and down, or right and left.

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