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Sunvisor Replacement

NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove the following items:
    1. Front seat

      (Refer to the "FRONT SEAT ")

    2. Rear seat

      (Refer to the "REAR SEAT ")

    3. Front pillar trim

      (Refer to the "INTERIOR TRIM ")

    4. Front door scuff trim & Rear door scuff trim

      (Refer to the "INTERIOR TRIM ")

    5. Center pillar lower trim & Center pillar upper trim

      (Refer to the "INTERIOR TRIM ")

    6. Luggage side trim

      (Refer to the "INTERIOR TRIM ")

    7. Rear pillar trim

      (Refer to the "INTERIOR TRIM ")

  2. Remove the sunvisor
    1. Remove the sunvisor (A) and holder (B) from each side.
      Fig 1: Identifying Sunvisor And Holder
      G08328801Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the assist handle
    1. Remove the covers (B), and remove the screws, then remove the assist handle (A).
      Fig 2: Identifying Assist Handle Cover
      G08328802Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Identifying Assist Handle
    G08328803Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the overhead console.
    1. Remove the cover (A).
      Fig 4: Identifying Overhead Console Cover
      G08328804Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. After loosening the overhead console mounting screws, remove the overhead console lamp (A).
      Fig 5: Identifying Overhead Console Lamp And Mounting Screws
      G08328805Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the connector (B).
      Fig 6: Identifying Overhead Console Connector
      G08328806Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the room lamp.
    1. Remove the room lamp cover (A).
      Fig 7: Identifying Room Lamp Cover
      G08328807Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the screws.
    3. Pull out the room lamp (A).
      Fig 8: Identifying Room Lamp And Mounting Screws
      G08328808Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Disconnect the connector (B).
      Fig 9: Identifying Room Lamp Connector
      G08328809Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the sunglass case (A).
    Fig 10: Identifying Sunglass Case And Mounting Screws
    G08328810Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the connector (B).

    [Driver's] 

    Fig 11: Identifying Sunglass Case Connector (Driver's)
    G08328811Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the connector (A).

    [Passenger's] 

    Fig 12: Identifying Sunglass Case Connector (Passenger's)
    G08328812Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the sunroof motor connector (B).
    Fig 13: Identifying Sunroof Motor Connector
    G08328813Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the roof trim (A).
    Fig 14: Identifying Roof Trim
    G08328814Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Replace any damage clips.
    • Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.