Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 450

Fig. 50: Identifying Cowl Side Trim Fastener Locations 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

3. Installation is the reverse of removal. 

CENTER LOWER PILLAR TRIM REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the front seat belt lower anchor. See SEAT BELT .  

2. Remove the front door scuff trim. See REPLACEMENT.  

3. Remove the rear door scuff trim. See REPLACEMENT.  

4. Remove the center lower pillar trim (A). 

NOTE:



Replace any damage clips. 

NOTE:



Put on gloves to protect your hands.  



When prying with a flat-tipped screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to 
prevent damage.  



Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.  

 

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2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior - Sedona

  

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Fig. 51: Identifying Center Lower Pillar Trim 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

5. Installation is the reverse of removal. 

CENTER UPPER PILLAR TRIM REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the center lower pillar trim. See CENTER LOWER PILLAR TRIM REPLACEMENT.  

2. Remove the center upper pillar trim (A). 

NOTE:



Replace any damage clips. 

NOTE:



Put on gloves to protect your hands.  



When prying with a flat-tipped screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to 
prevent damage.  



Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.  

 

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2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior - Sedona

  

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Fig. 52: Identifying Center Upper Pillar Trim Fastener Locations 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

3. Installation is the reverse of removal. 

REAR PILLAR TRIM REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the luggage trim. See LUGGAGE SIDE TRIM REPLACEMENT.  

2. Remove the tailgate lift (A).  

3. Remove the rear pillar upper trim (B). 

NOTE:



Replace any damage clips. 

NOTE:



Put on gloves to protect your hands.  



When prying with a flat-tipped screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to 
prevent damage.  



Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.  

 

2008 Kia Sedona EX 

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior - Sedona

  

Microsoft 

 

Monday, May 24, 2010 4:05:49 PM

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Fig. 53: Identifying Tailgate Lift Fastener Locations 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

Fig. 54: Identifying Rear Pillar Upper Trim And Clip 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Installation is the reverse of removal. 

NOTE:



Replace any damage clips. 

 

2008 Kia Sedona EX 

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior - Sedona

  

Microsoft 

 

Monday, May 24, 2010 4:05:49 PM

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