Kia Optima: Panorama Sunroof / Front Glass
Repair procedures
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In order to remove the front glass, use the tools shown in the
following figure:
[Tooling Diagram]
① Square wire
② Insert-type wire grip
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Insert and affix square wire ① into the insert hole of the wire
grip ②.
[Tooling Assembly Diagram]
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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 Moulding - "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 Section ① and ② in
half to cut off residual sealant.
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Make sure that you put on gloves to protect your hands
from potential injury.
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Be careful about potentially burning your hands due to
the heat generated from the wire in use.
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Be careful when working with wiring because it may be
cut.
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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 :
[Tooling Diagram]
① Sealant nozzle
② Adhesive sealant for car windows
③ Sealant gun
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Install the roof side moulding.
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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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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 to 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 at
least for 4 hours.
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If you have to drive the car, be sure to SLOWLY drive
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, or avoid driving it on irregular road surfaces.
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Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Open movable glass completely pressing panorama sunroof switch.
2.
Remove the slide folding cover (A).
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Repair procedures
Removal
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To remove the rear glass, use the tools shown in the following ...
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Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel")
3.
Loosen the bolt and nut (A) and then remove the rear lower arm from the ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check the tire pressure.
Tire Pressure
Tire
Front
Rear
205/65 R16
250 kPa (35 psi)
250 kPa (35 psi)
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Movable Glass
Rear Glass