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Roof Trim Assembly Replacement

NOTE:
  • Pry the trim off using a plastic trim tool and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Take care not to scratch the body surface.
  1. Remove the following parts.
    1. Second row seat assembly
    2. Third row seat assembly
    3. Front pillar trim
    4. Front & Rear door scuff trim
    5. Center pillar lower trim
    6. Center pillar upper trim
    7. Luggage side trim
    8. C pillar trim
    9. Rear pillar trim
    10. Sunvisor and retainer
    11. Assist handle
    12. Overhead console lamp
    13. Room lamp
    14. Luggage room lamp
  2. Remove the ECM mirror cover (A).
  3. Disconnect the ECM mirror connector (B).
    Fig 1: Removing ECM Mirror Cover
    G09766548Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the auto defog sensor cover (A).
  5. Disconnect the auto defog sensor connector (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Auto Defog Sensor Connector And Cover
    G09766549Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the LDWS & rain sensor cover (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying LDWS And Rain Sensor Cover
    G09766550Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) connector (A) and rain sensor connector (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Lane Departure Warning System And Rain Sensor Connector
    G09766551Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips in the front pillar.

    [Driver's] 

    Fig 5: Identifying Front Pillar Connector (Driver)
    G09766552Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Passenger's] 

    Fig 6: Identifying Front Pillar Connector (Passenger)
    G09766553Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips in the rear pillar.

    [LH] 

    Fig 7: Identifying Rear Pillar Connector (LH)
    G09766554Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    Fig 8: Identifying Rear Pillar Connector (RH)
    G09766555Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Slightly lower the rear side of the roof trim.
  11. Disconnect the roof antenna connectors (A).
    Fig 9: Identifying Roof Antenna Connectors
    G09766556Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Detach the clips, then remove the roof trim assembly (A).
    CAUTION:
    • Take care not to damage the roof trim when removing.
    Fig 10: Identifying Roof Trim Assembly
    G09766557Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    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 (C) on roof trim (B) to prevent the noise.
  13. Remove the vanity lamp.

    (Refer to "VANITY LAMP " )

  14. Remove the hands free mic.

    (Refer to "HANDS FREE MIC " )

  15. Remove roof trim wiring harness (A) from the roof trim (B).
    CAUTION:
    • Take care not to damage the roof trim wiring harness (A) when removing.
    Fig 11: Identifying Roof Trim And Wiring Harness
    G09766558Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    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 (C) on roof trim (B) to prevent the noise.
  16. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the connector is connected properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips.
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