REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Kia Spectra (2004 release)

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		Device Car
		Operating Guidelines
		Faults in the way
		Maintenance
		Engine
		Transmission
		Chassis
		A steering
		The brake system
		Electrical
		Body
			Design Features
			Replacement bumpers
			Removal and installation of a mudguard and front wheel arch liner
			Removing and installing the rear wheel mudguard
			Removal and installation of a forward wing
			Removing and installing bonnet
			Door
			The trunk lid
			Removal and installation of facing the boot
			The fuel filler flap
			Seats
			Supplemental Restraint System
			Rear view mirrors
			Dashboard
			Removal and installation of the instrument panel
			Heater and air conditioning
			Interior fittings
				Removal and installation of facing door sills
				Removal and installation of facing pillars
				Replacement of handrails
				Removal and installation of the column cover
				Replacing the sun visors
				Removal and installation of facing of a tunnel floor
			Replacing a windscreen
			Care body
		Car Care
		Purchase of spare parts
		A trip to the STO
		Winter car operation
		Preparation for technical inspection
		Applications
		Diagrams

Removal and installation of facing pillars

To remove the top facing the front pillars, do the following.


1. Overcoming the resistance of the metal holders ...	2. ... remove facing the front racks with the car.

3. Refit in the reverse order of removal.

To remove the bottom facing the front struts you need a Phillips screwdriver blade.

1. Remove the front door sill lining on the side concerned (see. "Removal and installation of facing door sill").


2. Remove the plastic retainer pistons ...	3. Remove the holder ... ...

4. ... and overcoming the resistance of the metal holders, remove the lower trim of the front struts.

5. Refit the front pillars in the reverse order of removal.

To remove the lower B-pillar cladding, do the following.

1. Remove the sill trim front and rear doors on the side concerned (see. "Removal and installation of facing door sill").


2. Bring the trim stands out of engagement with the top facing.	3. Overcoming the resistance holders, display facing out of engagement with the pillar ...

4. ... and remove the liner from the car.

5. Refit the B-pillar and all previously removed parts in reverse order of removal.

To remove the bottom facing the rear rack, you will need a flat-blade screwdriver.

1. Remove the rear door sill lining on the side concerned (see. "Removal and installation of facing door sill").

2. Remove the side rear bench seat (see. "Removing and installing rear seat").


3. Pry the screwdriver and remove the top caps ...	4. ... and lower mounting facing ...

5. ... and remove the liner from the car.

6. Refit the rear pillars in the reverse order of removal.

To remove the top facing the rear rack, you will need a flat-blade screwdriver.

1. Remove the lower rear pillar trim (see. Above).

2. Remove the lower mounting side seat belt on the side concerned (see. "Replacing the back seat belt").


3. Pry the trim with a screwdriver tip wrapped with insulating tape.	4. Overcoming the resistance of the metal caps and holders ...

5. ... and bringing the belt out of the slot liner, remove the lining of the rear pillars.

6. Refit the rear pillars in the reverse order of removal.

To remove the upper B-pillar liners you will need a Phillips screwdriver blade.

1. Remove the top upholstery rear pillars and lower-pillar trim (see. Above).

2. Remove the upper mounting bolt of the front seat belt (see. "Replacing the front seat belt").


3. Remove the screw fastening ...	4. ... and overcoming the resistance of the holders of the upholstery ...

5. ... remove it from the vehicle.

6. Install the upper B-pillar trim in the reverse order of removal.