Kia Sportage: Panorama sunroof / Front Glass Repair procedures
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To remove the front glass, use the tools shown in the following
figure.
[Tools Composition]
① Square wire
② Insert-type wire grip
[Tool Assembly]
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Insert and affix square wire ① into the insert hole of the wire
grip ②.
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Press panorama sunroof switch to fully open the movable glass.
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Remove the roof side molding.
(Refer to Body Side Molding - "Roof Side Molding")
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Pull the square wire (A) to the left and right, then apply a force in
the direction of the arrow to cut off the residual sealant.
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Longer wires require more power, so divide Sections ① and ②
in half to cut off residual sealant.
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Put on gloves to protect your hands from potential injury.
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Be careful not to burn hands due to the heat generated
from wire in use.
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Be careful not to cut fingers when working with wires.
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Be careful not to damage the body.
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Remove the front glass (A) carefully without damaging it.
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In order to mount the front glass, use the tools shown in the
following figure.
[Tools Composition]
① Square wire
② Insert-type wire grip
③ Sealant gun
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Install the roof side molding.
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Press panorama sunroof switch to fully close the movable glass.
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Use a blade to cut off residual sealant (A) around body panel.
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When cutting off the residual sealant around the body panel,
make sure to leave about 2mm of sealant from the adhesive surface.
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Make sure that the body paint surface is not damaged
at all.
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If it is damaged, apply paint or rust inhibitor for
maintenance.
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If front glass (A) is reused, use a blade to remove residual sealant
(B) around the body panel.
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Use alcohol or an air gun to clean up the edges of the body panel and
front glass.
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Use a sealant gun to apply sealant (B) around body panel (A).
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When using a sealant gun to apply the sealant, make sure that
the sealant is not cracked to prevent water leaks.
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Install the front glass (A) loosely on the body panel.
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Check step and gap before front glass (A) is fully mounted.
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Apply tape around the front glass to prevent the glass from coming off.
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If sealant is excessively applied, it may ooze out of the body.
Use alcohol or a cleaning agent to wipe off the residual sealant.
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Mount front glass and set the car on a flat surface
for at least 4 hours.
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If you have to drive the car, be sure to drive SLOWLY
the car for at least 8 hours after mounting.
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Alert the driver to avoid driving the car aggressively
for 2-3 days, and driving on irregular road surfaces.
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Replacement
1.
Tilt the movable glass (A) using the panorama switch.
2.
Remove both sides of the decoration cover (A).
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Removal
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To remove the front glass, use the tools shown in the following
figu ...
Other information:
This multi-purpose passenger vehicle is defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).
SUV’s have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable of
performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design characteristics
give them a higher center of gravity than ...
Replacement
1.
Using a remover, remove the hood release handle (A).
2.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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