Kia Sportage: Front Door / Front Door Window Glass Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Front Door / Front Door Window Glass Repair procedures

Replacement

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the front door trim. (Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Trim")

2.	Remove the front door belt inside weatherstrip (A).

Remove the front door window glass mounting hole plug (A).

Be careful not to drop the glass and/or scratch the glass surface.

•	Use the door switch to align the mounting hole/bolt with the hole in the door.

•	If unable to operate the window motor, remove the motor and align the hole by hand.

Carefully adjust the front door window glass (A) until the bolts are visible, then loosen them. Separate the glass from the glass run and carefully pull the glass out through the window slot.

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves freely without binding.

•	Adjust glass position as needed.

•	Make sure the door lock and opens properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Front Door Window Glass Components and components location

Component Location 1. Front door window glass ...

Front Door Module Components and components location

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