Kia Sorento: Adjustment

Adjustment

Glass Adjustment

Check the damage of the glass run and channel and replace them if necessary.

1.	Remove the front door trim. (Refer to Door (Front) - "Front Door Trim")

2.	Remove the front door window glass hole plug (A).

Loosen the front door window glass bolts (A).

Tightening torque :

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

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Door (Front) / Adjustment illustration

4.	Adjust the gap by moving the front door window glass (A) up, down, left and right, and then tighten the bolts.

5.	Check that the front door window glass operates properly.

Striker Adjustment

Loosen the screws, adjust the striker (A) by moving it back and forth, left and right, and then tighten the screws.

Tightening torque(B) :

16.7 - 25.5 N·m (1.7 - 2.6 kgf·m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb·ft)

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Door (Front) / Adjustment illustration

2.	Check that the door opens and closes properly.

Door Adjustment

1.	Check that the gap between the front door and the body is even after parking in a flat level.

Loosen the front door hinge (A) bolt, adjust the front door by moving it back and forth, left and right, and then tighten the bolts.

Tightening torque

(B) : 9.8 - 19.6 N·m (1 - 2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 14.5 lb·ft)

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Door (Front) / Adjustment illustration

3.	Check that the gap between the front door and the body is even.

Component and Component Location Front Door 1. Front Door Trim2. Front Door Module2-a. 8.8 - 13.7 N·m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf·m, 6.5...

Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative ( - ) terminal. 2. Remove the front door pull handle ...

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