Kia Optima: Body (Interior and Exterior) / Quarter Fixed Glass
Components and components location
Repair procedures
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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Be careful not to damage the trim and panel.
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Take care not to damage the paintwork of the body.
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Remove the rear door pillar trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim")
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the C Pillar garnish (A).
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Loosen the mounting nuts and remove the quarter fixed glass (A).
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Tightening torque :
3.9 - 4.4 N.m (0.4 - 0.45 kgf.m, 2.9 - 3.3 lb-ft)
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Cut the quarter fixed glass sealant using a cutter knife.
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Using a knife, scrape the remaining sealant around the body panel leaving
about 2mm-thick sealant (0.0079 in.).marks on the quarter fixed glass and
the body.
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If the paintwork is damaged, apply a repair paint or an antiseptic.
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Clean the edges of the body panel and the quarter fixed glass.
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Apply a body primer to the edge of the body panel.
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Be careful not to touch the surface covered with the
primer because touching it may lead to water leaks after
installing the windshield glass.
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Do not apply the body primer to the glass.
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Remove any foreign materials from the primer-covered
surface.
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Install the quarter fixed glass (A).
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Refit the quarter fixed glass mounting nuts.
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Tightening torque :
3.9 - 4.4 N·m (0.4 - 0.45 kgf·m, 2.9 - 3.3 lb·ft, 34.7 - 39.1
lb·in)
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Install the C Pillar garnish (A).
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Install the rear door pillar trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim")
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear window glass
2. Rear window glass molding
Repair procedures
Removal
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Repair procedures
Replacement
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal
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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-typ ...
Repair procedures
Tire Wear
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Using tires and wheels other than the recommended sizes can cause
unusual handling characteristics and poor vehicle control, resulting
in a serious a ...
Rear Window Glass
Floor Carpet