Kia Sorento: Panorama Sunroof Assembly Repair Procedures
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Use the tools shown in the figure below to remove the panorama sunroof assembly.
[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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Close the moving glass completely by pressing the panorama sunroof switch.
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Remove the roof rack.
(Refer to Body Side Molding - "Roof Rack")
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Remove the panorama sunroof side bracket bolts (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)
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Remove the panorama sunroof nuts (A).
[Front]
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)
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[Rear]
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)
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Cut sealant in edge side front (A) pulling wire (B) from left to right.
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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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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap the tools with protective tape
to prevent the component from damage.
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Be careful not to damage the body surface.
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When using the wires, work at least the two or more people together.
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Cut sealant between edge side front (A-A) pulling wire (B) from left to right.
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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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Use protective tape when removing parts with screw driver or remover not to damage the
parts.
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Be careful not to damage the body surface.
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More than two people should work together when using wire.
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Cut sealant between edge side (A-A) pulling wire (B) from left to right.
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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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Use protective tape when removing parts with screw driver or remover not to damage the
parts.
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Be careful not to damage the body surface.
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More than two people should work together when using wire.
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Cut sealant between edge side rear (A-A) pulling wire (B) from left to right.
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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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Use protective tape when removing parts with screw driver or remover not to damage the
parts.
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Be careful not to damage the body surface.
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More than two people should work together when using wire.
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After every edge side sealant has been cut, remove panorama sunroof assembly (A).
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When removing panorama sunroof, be careful not to damage.
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Use a blade to cut off residual sealant (A) around body panel.
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Be careful not to damage the body painting surface.
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If the body painting surface is damaged, apply the repair paint or anti-corrosion agent.
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Use the tools shown in the figure below to install the panorama sunroof assembly.
[Tooling Diagram]

Sealant nozzle

Adhesive sealant only for glass

Sealant gun
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Use alcohol or an air gun to clean up the edges of the body panel and the panorama sunroof.
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Apply sealant (A) around the body panel using a sealant gun.
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Align the guide pin (A) on the sunroof frame to the centering device hole of the body and carefully install
the panorama sunroof on the body flange surface
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Check steps and gaps for every side after installing the panorama sunroof.
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Suction
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Flush
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Gap
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Front
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A - A
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0.5 to 2.0
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3.6 to 5.6
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B - B
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- 1 to 0.5
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4 to 6
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Install the panorama sunroof side bracket screws (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)
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Install the panorama sunroof screws.
[Front]
[Rear]
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Test for water leakage.
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Avoid water flow to touch adhesive surface directly and let water flow to side of the glass.
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If a water leak occurs, apply sealant to the water leak area.
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After panorama sunroof is installed vehicle should be parked on flat place 4 hours at
least.
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If the vehicle needs to be used, drive slowly at least for 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 vision roof frame assembly.
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Install the roof rack.
(Refer to Body Side Molding - "Roof Rack")
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Install the roof trim assembly.
(Refer to Roof Trim - "Roof Trim Assembly")
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Removal
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Remove the mechanism assembly.
(Refer to Panorama Sunroof - "Mechanism Assembly")
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Removal
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Remove the roof trim.
(Refer to Roof Trim - "Roof Trim Assembly")
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