Kia Optima: Body (Interior and Exterior) / Quarter Fixed Glass

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Quarter Fixed Glass

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Quarter fixed glass

Repair procedures

Removal

•	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.

•	Be careful not to damage the trim and panel.

•	Take care not to damage the paintwork of the body.

1.	Remove the rear door pillar trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim")

2.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the C Pillar garnish (A).

Loosen the mounting nuts and remove the quarter fixed glass (A).

Tightening torque :

3.9 - 4.4 N.m (0.4 - 0.45 kgf.m, 2.9 - 3.3 lb-ft)

4.	Cut the quarter fixed glass sealant using a cutter knife.

Installtion

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.

If the paintwork is damaged, apply a repair paint or an antiseptic.

2.	Clean the edges of the body panel and the quarter fixed glass.

Apply a body primer to the edge of the body panel.

•	Be careful not to touch the surface covered with the primer because touching it may lead to water leaks after installing the windshield glass.

•	Do not apply the body primer to the glass.

•	Remove any foreign materials from the primer-covered surface.

4.	Install the quarter fixed glass (A).

Refit the quarter fixed glass mounting nuts.

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)

6.	Install the C Pillar garnish (A).

7.	Install the rear door pillar trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim")

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