Kia Sportage: Interior Trim / Cowl Side Trim Repair procedures
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 front door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
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Remove the hood latch release handle (A).

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Carefully remove the front door body side weatherstrip.
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Using a remover, remove the cowl side trim (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.
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Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Component Location
1. Front pillar trim
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Other information:
Component Location
1. Front door latch
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■ Type A
■ Type B
1. Driver’s temperature control knob
2. AUTO (automatic control) button
3. Front windshield defroster button
4. Rear window defroster button
5. Air conditioning button
6. Air intake control button
7. OFF button
8. Fan speed control button
9. Mode selection butto ...