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Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Be careful not to damage the painted surface.
  1. Remove the following parts.
    1. Roof molding

      Refer to ROOF MOLDING REPLACEMENT or PANORAMAROOF .

    2. Rear seat

      Refer to REAR SEAT .

    3. Rear pillar trim

      Refer to Rear Pillar Trim Replacement 

    4. Package tray trim

      Refer to Package Tray Trim Replacement .

    5. Rear window glass heater connector

    Refer to REAR GLASS DEFOGGER .

  2. Spread the WD-40 on the side of rear window glass.
  3. Cut out the adhesive using the cutter (A).
    NOTE:
    • Please use the cutter with a blade length between 8-12 inches.
    Fig 1: Cutting Out Adhesive Using Cutter
    G07380422Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Enough on the upper (A) and lower (B) side (C) of rear window glass. and then cut out the adhesive using the cutter tool (09861-31100).
    Fig 2: Cutting Out Adhesive Using Cutter Tool (09861-31100)
    G07380423Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the rear window glass (A).
NOTE:
  • When removing and installing the rear window glass, an assistant is necessary.
Fig 3: Rear Window Glass
G07380424Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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