Kia Sportage: Front Door / Front Door Window Glass Repair procedures
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the front door trim.
(Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Trim")
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Remove the front door belt inside weatherstrip (A).

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

Be careful not to drop the glass and/or scratch the glass surface.
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Use the door switch to align the mounting hole/bolt
with the hole in the door.
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If unable to operate the window motor, remove the motor
and align the hole by hand.
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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)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves freely
without binding.
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Adjust glass position as needed.
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Make sure the door lock and opens properly.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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Component Location
1. Front door window glass
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Component Location
1. Front door module
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Other information:
Inspection
1.
Connect the KDS/GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC).
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Measure the output voltage of the MAPS at idle and IG ON.
Pressure
[kPa (kgf/cm², psi)]
Output Voltage (V) [Vr ...
Tire Wear
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Using tires and wheels other than the recommended sizes can
cause unusual handling characteristics and poor vehicle control,
resulting in a serious accident.
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