Kia Rio: Interior Trim / Center Pillar Trim
Components and components location

1. Center pillar lower trim
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2. Center pillar upper trim
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Repair procedures
[Center pillar lower
trim]
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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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
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Carefully remove the front door body side weatherstrip.
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Remove the seat belt (B) from the EFD system by using the SST (0K888-D4200).

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Using a remover, remove the center pillar lower trim (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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]
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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• |
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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1. |
Remove the center poller lower trim.
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2. |
Remove the center pillar upper trim (A) after loosening the bolt.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Make sure that the connector is plugged in properly.
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Front pillar trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Component Location
1. Rear transverse trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Other information:
Specifications
Specification
Item
Specification
Type
Hall effect sensor
Current
22 mA (Max)
Output voltage
High : 4.8 V - 5.2 V
Low : Below 0.8
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Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surface must be repaired promptly.
Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major repair expense.
If your vehicle is damaged and requires any metal repair or replacement, be sure
the body shop applies anti-corrosio ...