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My 2017 kia Exterior Trim pillars on each side of windshield blew off? How do I repair?

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So, the black pillars lining each side of the windshield blew off about a month ago while I was driving down the express way.

I did have to have the windshield replaced about a year ago after some neighborhood kids thought it would be funny to chuck a frozen pumpkin at it and cracked it really bad.

I occasionally noticed one would be popping out of place occasionally when it was really hot out but I'd just push it back in and be on my way. I realized I needed to do something about it, but I didn't have a lot of money due to the pandemic and such. I also don't drive on the express way often as I don't need to, so I never thought they'd actually pop off.

So, how do I go about repairing it? Does any one know the part numbers? I've seemed to misplaced my receipt from safelight who replaced my windshield, so I doubt they will help me.

I did find this site : Exterior Trim - Pillars for 2017 Kia Soul | Genuine Kia Parts
But I'm not exactly sure what I'd be buying from them.

Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you!
 
#4 · (Edited)
OK, didn't know that you still had the pillar pieces - are they still useable? According to your previous post, COVID has affected you financially, so it seems that purchasing both pillars wouldn't be prudent if you can locate those clips separately. Try calling a Kia part dept to see if they sell those clips separately. If not, you can try a auto parts store as they sell universal style clips...but fitment may not be as good.
 
#5 ·
I'd check with your dealer because you are still under your 5 year bumper to bumper warranty.
 
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So, the black pillars lining each side of the windshield blew off about a month ago while I was driving down the express way.

I did have to have the windshield replaced about a year ago after some neighborhood kids thought it would be funny to chuck a frozen pumpkin at it and cracked it really bad.

I occasionally noticed one would be popping out of place occasionally when it was really hot out but I'd just push it back in and be on my way. I realized I needed to do something about it, but I didn't have a lot of money due to the pandemic and such. I also don't drive on the express way often as I don't need to, so I never thought they'd actually pop off.

So, how do I go about repairing it? Does any one know the part numbers? I've seemed to misplaced my receipt from safelight who replaced my windshield, so I doubt they will help me.

I did find this site : Exterior Trim - Pillars for 2017 Kia Soul | Genuine Kia Parts
But I'm not exactly sure what I'd be buying from them.

Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you!

Instructions:

Parts:

Like Hank3 said, you should probably only replace the fasteners.
Good luck!
 
#7 ·
So, the black pillars lining each side of the windshield blew off about a month ago while I was driving down the express way.

I did have to have the windshield replaced about a year ago after some neighborhood kids thought it would be funny to chuck a frozen pumpkin at it and cracked it really bad.

I occasionally noticed one would be popping out of place occasionally when it was really hot out but I'd just push it back in and be on my way. I realized I needed to do something about it, but I didn't have a lot of money due to the pandemic and such. I also don't drive on the express way often as I don't need to, so I never thought they'd actually pop off.

So, how do I go about repairing it? Does any one know the part numbers? I've seemed to misplaced my receipt from safelight who replaced my windshield, so I doubt they will help me.

I did find this site : Exterior Trim - Pillars for 2017 Kia Soul | Genuine Kia Parts
But I'm not exactly sure what I'd be buying from them.

Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you!
"SO" You can get them cheaper than the exorbitant price a Kia dealer will charge. . "So", Google the part number and find a cheaper vendor. "So".