Kia Optima DL3: Front Door / Front Door Window Glass

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Front door window glass


Repair procedures

Replacement
  

When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

1.

Remove the front door trim.

(Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Trim")

2.

Remove the front door belt inside weatherstrip (A).

3.

Separate the mounting plug hole (A) from the front door module.

4.

Lower the glass by operating the power window switch until the glass mounting bolt is exposed in the plug hole.

  

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

5.

Loosen the glass mounting bolts, adjust the spacing of the glass (A) by moving the glass from side to side and then tighten the bolts.

Tightening torque :

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

6.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

  

Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves freely.

Adjust glass position as needed.

Make sure the door lock and opens properly.

Check the glass run channel for damage and replace the damaged channel.

    Components and components location Component Location 1. Front door trim Repair procedures Replacement    • When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

    Components and components location Component Location 1. Front door module Repair procedures Replacement    • When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

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