Kia Optima DL3: Rear Door / Rear Door Window Glass

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Rear Door / Rear Door Window Glass

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Rear 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 rear door trim. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")

Remove the rear door belt inside weatherstrip (A).

When installing, install it by first contacting the inside part (basis point of assembly) of arrow to door frame.

3.	Remove the rear door belt outside weatherstrip (A).

Loosen the mounting nuts and loosen the rear door channel.

Tightening torque :

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

5.	Remove the plug hole (A).

Pull down rear door window glass by pressing the power window glass switch.

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

Carefully adjust the rear door window glass (A) until the bolt are visible, then loosen them. separate the glass from the glass run and carefully pull the glass out through the window slot.

Tightening torque :

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

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	Make sure that the glass rolls up and down smoothly.

•	Adjust glass position as needed.

•	Make sure the door locks and opens properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

❮Rear Door Trim

Components and components location Component Location 1. Rear 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.

Rear Door Module❯

Components and components location Component Location 1. Rear 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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