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

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Rear Door / Rear 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 rear door trim. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")

2.	Remove the rear door side weatherstrip. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Side Weatherstrip ")

3.	Remove the rear door belt inside weatherstrip (A).

4.	Remove the rear door belt outside weatherstrip (A).

5.	Separate the rear door frame molding (A) after loosening the screws.

6.	Remove the division channel and quarter fixed glass (A).

7.	Carefully adjust the rear door window glass (A) until the bolts are visible, and 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)

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 the window motor cannot be operated, remove the motor and align the hole by hand.

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 that the door locks and opens properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Rear Door Window Glass Components and components location

Component Location 1. Rear door window glass ...

Rear Door Module Components and components location

Component Location 1. Rear door module ...

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