Kia Sorento: Panorama Sunroof Assembly Repair Procedures - Panorama Sunroof - Body (Interior and Exterior)Kia Sorento: Panorama Sunroof Assembly Repair Procedures

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly Repair Procedures

Removal
Information
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Use the tools shown in the figure below to remove the panorama sunroof assembly.
[Tooling Diagram]

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration Square wire
Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration Insert-type wire grip
[Tooling Assembly Diagram]
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Insert and affix square wire Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration into the insert hole of the wire grip Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration.

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1.
Close the moving glass completely by pressing the panorama sunroof switch.
2.
Remove the roof rack.
(Refer to Body Side Molding - "Roof Rack")
3.
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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4.
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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5.
Cut sealant in edge side front (A) pulling wire (B) from left to right.
Caution
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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.
Note
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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.
Information
When using the wires, work at least the two or more people together.

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

6.
Cut sealant between edge side front (A-A) pulling wire (B) from left to right.
Caution
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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.
Note
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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.
Information
More than two people should work together when using wire.

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

7.
Cut sealant between edge side (A-A) pulling wire (B) from left to right.
Caution
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
•
Be careful not to burn hands as the excessive heat may be generated while using the wire.
•
Be careful to work caution may be cut off the wire.
Note
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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.
Information
More than two people should work together when using wire.

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

8.
Cut sealant between edge side rear (A-A) pulling wire (B) from left to right.
Caution
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
•
Be careful not to burn hands as the excessive heat may be generated while using the wire.
•
Be careful to work caution may be cut off the wire.
Note
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Use protective tape when removing parts with screw driver or remover not to damage the parts.
•
Be careful not to damage the body surface.
Information
More than two people should work together when using wire.

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

9.
After every edge side sealant has been cut, remove panorama sunroof assembly (A).
Note
When removing panorama sunroof, be careful not to damage.

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

10.
Use a blade to cut off residual sealant (A) around body panel.
Note
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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.

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal illustration

Installation
Information
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Use the tools shown in the figure below to install the panorama sunroof assembly.
[Tooling Diagram]

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Installation illustration

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Installation illustration Sealant nozzle
Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Installation illustration Adhesive sealant only for glass
Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Installation illustration Sealant gun
1.
Use alcohol or an air gun to clean up the edges of the body panel and the panorama sunroof.
2.
Apply sealant (A) around the body panel using a sealant gun.

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3.
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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4.
Check steps and gaps for every side after installing the panorama sunroof.
Item
Suction
Flush
Gap
Front
A - A
0.5 to 2.0
3.6 to 5.6
Rear
B - B
- 1 to 0.5
4 to 6

5.
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)

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Installation illustration

6.
Install the panorama sunroof screws.
[Front]

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Installation illustration

[Rear]

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Panorama Sunroof / Panorama Sunroof Assembly / Repair Procedures / Installation illustration

7.
Test for water leakage.
Information
Avoid water flow to touch adhesive surface directly and let water flow to side of the glass.
8.
If a water leak occurs, apply sealant to the water leak area.
Information
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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.
9.
Install the roof rack.
(Refer to Body Side Molding - "Roof Rack")
10.
Install the roof trim assembly.
(Refer to Roof Trim - "Roof Trim Assembly")
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