Kia Optima: Body (Interior and Exterior) / Windshield Glass
Components and components location
1. Windshield glass
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2. Windshield glass upper molding
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Repair procedures
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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Be careful not to damage the paintwork.
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Refer to the relevant system manual for component removal of
room mirrors, rain sensors, multi-cameras, and antennas attached
to the windshield glass.
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If the glass is changed or the position of the camera bracket
is changed, adjust the camera.
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Remove the inside rear view mirror assembly.
(Refer to Mirror - "Inside Rear View Mirror")
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Remove the front pillar trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Fillar Trim")
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Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to "Cowl Top Cover")
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Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A)
to the left and right.
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Heat may occur when working on the wires.
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Be careful not to burn your hands.
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Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
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Put in a piano wire (A) through the corner of the windshield glass and
insert wire grips into both ends of the wire.
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Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B) while pulling a piano wire (A) left
and right.
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Be careful not to burn your hands as excessive heat may
be generated when working on wires.
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Be careful not to break the piano wire.
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Cut off the sealant between A-A using a cutter knife (A).
Use the cutter with a 20 to 30 cm-long blade.
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When cutting the sealant between A-A, be careful not
to damage the crash pad.
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Be careful not to damage the body painting surface.
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Remove the windshield glass (B) carefully using the glass holder (A).
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When replacing the windshield glass fitted with the front camera,
be sure to replace it with the replacement windshield glass fitted
with the coupler.
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If attaching the coupler on the windshield glass without coupler,
the front camera may not work properly.
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Using a knife, scrape the remaining sealant around the body panel leaving
about 2mm-thick sealant (0.0079 in.) on the bonding surface. If installing
a new windshield glass, make alignment marks on the windshield glass and
the body.
Be careful not to damage the paintwork.
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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 windscreen 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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Apply the glass primer to the outer edge of windshield glass.
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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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Apply the sealant within 5 minutes of applying the primer.
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Apply a bead of sealant (B) around the windshield glass (A).
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Using the glass holder (A), adjust the windshield glass (B) fit stopper
to stopper hole (C) on the body and lightly push the windshield glass to
make the edges fully seated on the bonding surface of body.
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Install the front pillar trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Trim")
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Install the cowl top cover.
(Refer to "Cowl Top Cover")
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Conduct a leak testing.
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Do not directly spray the high-pressure water to the
joint area.
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If driving the car is inevitable, drive at a low speed
for at least 8 hours.
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Advise the driver to avoid aggressive driving or driving
on rough roads for 2-3 days after installing the windshield
glass.
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If a leak occurs, apply the sealant to the area where the leak occurs.
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Install the inside rear view mirror assembly.
(Refer to Mirror - "Inside Rear View Mirror")
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Refer to the relevant system manual for component install
of room mirrors, rain sensors, multi-cameras, and antennas
attached to the windshield glass.
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If the glass is changed or the position of the camera
bracket is changed, adjust the camera.
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear transverse trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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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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Other information:
Repair procedures
Replacement
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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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■ Frame number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in registering your
vehicle and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc.
The number is punched on the front side wall of the engine room.
■ VIN label
The VIN is also on a plate attached to the top o ...