Kia Optima DL3: Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly

Remove the roof side molding.

(Refer to Body Side Molding - "Roof Side Molding")

Remove the front glass.

(Refer to Panorama Sunroof - "Front Glass")

Remove the roof trim.

(Refer to Roof Trim - "Roof Trim Assembly")

Remove the rear window glass.

(Refer to Rear Window Glass - "Repair procedures")

Completely close the movable glass using the panorama sunroof switch.

Loosen the bolts on the side of the panorama sunroof.

Loosen the panorama sunroof mounting nuts (A).

[Front]

[Rear]

Cut sealant in edge side front (A) pulling wire (B) from left to right.

• Wear gloves not to get hurt in the hand. • Be careful not to be burned in the hand by too much heat using wire. • Work carefully because wire can be cut.

• Use protective tape when removing parts with screw driver or remover not to damage the parts. • Give attention not to damage body.

More than two people should work together when using wire.

Cut sealant between edge side front (A-A) pulling wire (B) from left to right.

• Wear gloves not to get hurt in the hand. • Be careful not to be burned in the hand by too much heat using wire. • Work carefully because wire can be cut.

• Use protective tape when removing parts with screw driver or remover not to damage the parts. • Give attention not to damage body.

More than two people should work together when using wire.

Cut sealant between edge side (A-A) pulling wire (B) from left to right.

• Wear gloves not to get hurt in the hand. • Be careful not to be burned in the hand by too much heat using wire. • Work carefully because wire can be cut.

• Use protective tape when removing parts with screw driver or remover not to damage the parts. • Give attention not to damage body.

More than two people should work together when using wire.

Cut sealant between edge side rear (A-A) pulling wire (B) from left to right.

• Wear gloves not to get hurt in the hand. • Be careful not to be burned in the hand by too much heat using wire. • Work carefully because wire can be cut.

• Use protective tape when removing parts with screw driver or remover not to damage the parts. • Give attention not to damage body.

More than two people should work together when using wire.

After every edge side sealant is cut, remove panorama sunroof assembly (A).

When removal of the panorama sunroof assembly be careful not to damage.

Use a blade to cut off residual sealant (A) around body panel.

When cutting off the residual sealant around the body panel, make sure to leave about the thickness of 2 mm from the adhesive surface.

• Make sure that the body paint surface is not damaged at all. • If it is damaged, apply paint or rust inhibitor for maintenance.

Use alcohol or an air gun to clean up the edges of the body panel and the panorama sunroof.

Use a sealant gun to apply sealant (B) around body panel (A).

When using a sealant gun to apply the sealant, make sure that the sealant is not cracked to prevent water leaks.

Carefully install panorama sunroof on body flange set by centering device hole (A).

Check steps and gaps for every side.

Tighten panorama sunroof fixing nuts.

Perform water leak test.

Avoid water flow to touch adhesive surface directly and let water flow to side of the glass.

If water leak occurs, apply sealant on leakage spot.

• After panorama sunroof is installed vehicle should be parked on flat place 4 hours at least. • If vehicle should be run, drive slowly within 8 hours at least. • Have driver give attention to avoide violent drive or drive ununiform road for 2 - 3 days.

Install the rear window glass.

(Refer to Rear Window Glass - "Repair procedures")

Install the roof trim.

(Refer to Roof Trim - "Roof Trim Assembly")

Install the front glass.

(Refer to Panorama Sunroof - "Front Glass")

Install the roof side molding.

(Refer to Body Side Molding - "Roof Side Molding")