Kia Sorento: Rear Glass Repair Procedures

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

Removal

•	To remove the rear glass, use the tools shown in the following figure: [Tooling Diagram] Square wire Insert-type wire grip [Tooling Assembly Diagram]

•	Insert and affix square wire into the insert hole of the wire grip .

1.	Remove the moving glass. (Refer to Panorama Sunroof - "Movable Glass")

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.

•	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.

•	Be careful not to damage the rear windshield glass seal when cutting the rear wire.

Be careful not to damage the body surface.

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

3.	Remove the rear glass (A) carefully without damaging it.

Installation

•	In order to mount the rear glass, use the tools shown in the following figure: [Tooling Diagram] Sealant nozzle Adhesive sealant only for glass Sealant gun

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

When cutting off the residual sealant around the body panel, make sure to leave about 2 mm in thickness from the adhesive surface.

•	Be careful not to damage the body painting surface.

•	If the body painting surface is damaged, apply the repair paint or anti-corrosion agent.

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

2.	Use alcohol or an air gun to clean up the edges of the body panel and rear glass.

Use a sealant gun to apply sealant (B) around body panel (A).

When using a sealant gun to apply the sealant, make sure that the sealant is not cracked to prevent water leaks.

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

4.	Install the rear glass (A) loosely on the body panel.

5.	Install the rear glass (A) completely after checking the flush and gap.

Tape around the rear glass so that it does not float.

If sealant is excessively applied, it may ooze out of the body. Use alcohol or a cleaning agent to wipe off the residual sealant.

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

•	Mount rear glass and set the car on a flat surface for at least 4 hours.

•	If the vehicle needs to be used, drive slowly at least for 8 hours.

•	The driver should be careful to drive the vehicle aggressively or avoid uneven road driving for 2-3 days.

7.	Install the moving glass. (Refer to Panorama Sunroof - "Movable Glass")

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