Kia Sorento: Front Glass Repair Procedures
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In order to remove the front glass, use the tools shown in the following figure.
[Tooling Diagram]
Square wire 
Insert-type wire grip [Tooling Assembly Diagram]
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Insert and affix square wire
into the insert hole of the wire grip .
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Fully open the moving glass by pressing the panorama sunroof switch.
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Pull the square wire (A) to the left and right, then apply a force in the direction of the arrow to cut off
the residual sealant.
Longer wires require more power, so divide Section
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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Be careful not to burn hands as the excessive heat may be generated while using the wire.
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Be careful to work caution may be cut off the wire.
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Be careful not to damage the body surface.
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Remove the front glass (A) carefully without damaging it.
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In order to install the front glass, use the tools shown in the following figure.
[Tooling Diagram]
Sealant nozzle
Adhesive sealant only for glass 
Sealant gun |
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Install the roof side molding.
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Close the moving glass completely by pressing the panorama sunroof switch.
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Use a blade to cut off residual sealant (A) around body panel.
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When cutting off the residual sealant around the body panel, make sure to leave about 2mm of
sealant from the adhesive surface.
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Make sure that the body paint surface is not damaged at all.
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If the body painting surface is damaged, apply the repair paint or anti-corrosion agent.
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Use alcohol or an air gun to clean up the edges of the body panel and front glass.
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Apply primer (B) to the perimeter of the panoramic frame (A) using a primer brush.
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When using a sealant gun to apply the sealant, make sure that the sealant is not cracked to prevent
water leaks.
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After applying the primer, apply sealant around the perimeter of the panoramic frame using a sealant gun.
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Install the front glass (A) loosely on the body panel.
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Install the front glass completely after checking the flush and gap.
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Tape around the front glass so that it does not float.
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If sealant is excessively applied, it may ooze out of the body. Use alcohol or a cleaning agent to
wipe off the residual sealant.
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After installing the front glass, leave the vehicle on level ground at least for 4 hours.
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If you have to drive the car, be sure to slowly drive the car for at least 8 hours after
mounting.
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Alert the driver to avoid driving the car aggressively for 2-3 days, or avoid driving it on
irregular road surfaces.
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Removal
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Press the sunroof switch to tilt the sunroof glass.
2.
Remove the front decoration co...
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1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the CCV connector.
3.
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Seat Heater Inspection
Front seat
1.
Operate the seat warmer after connecting the connector, and then
check the thermostat by measuring the temperature of seat surface.
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