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Glass Replacement

  1. Remove the front door trim.
  2. Remove the front door belt inner weatherstrip (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Front Door Belt Inner Weatherstrip
    G11785038Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the glass mounting hole plug (A).
    NOTE:
    • Using the door switch to align the mounting hole with the hole on the door glass.
    • If it is impossible, align the hole by hand after removing the motor.
    • Be careful not to drop to glass and scratch the glass surface.
  4. Carefully adjust the glass (B) until you can see the bolts, then loosen them. Separate the glass from the glass run and carefully pull the glass out through the window slot.

    Tightening torque: 

    3.9 ~ 2.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 11.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Locating Glass And Glass Mounting Hole Plug
    G11785039Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Roll the glass up and down to see if it move freely without binding.
    • Adjust glass position as needed.