Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the front door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "DOOR SCUFF TRIM ")
Remove the hood latch release handle.
(Refer to Hood - "HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE ")
Slightly remove the front door body side weatherstrip.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the cowl side trim (A).

Fig 1: Removing Driver's Cowl Side Trim
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Replace any damaged clips.