Hyundai Sonata: Interior Trim / Center Pillar Trim Repair procedures

Replacement
[Center Pillar Lower Trim]
   
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
   
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, 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.
1.
Remove the front door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
2.
Remove the rear door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
3.
Slighty remove the front door body side weatherstrip.
4.
Slighty remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.
5.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center pillar lower trim (A).

6.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
   
Replace any damage clips.
[Center Pillar Upper Trim]
   
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
   
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.
1.
Remove the center pillar lower trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")
2.
Remove the front anchor seat belt.
(Refer to Restraint - "EFD (Emergency Fastening Device) System")
3.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center pillar lower trim (A).

4.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
   
Replace any damaged clips.
Center Pillar Trim Components and Components Location
Component Location 1. Center pillar lower trim2. Center pillar upper trim ...

Rear Pillar Trim Components and Components Location
Component Location 1. Rear pillar trim ...

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