Kia Sorento: Windshield Glass

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Windshield Glass

Repair Procedures

Removal

1.	Remove the front pillar trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Trim")

2.	Remove the inside mirror assembly. (Refer to Mirror - "Inside Mirror")

3.	Remove the auto defogging sensor. (Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning - "Auto Defogging Sensor")

4.	Remove the rain sensor. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Rain Sensor")

5.	Remove the front view camera unit. (Refer to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) - "Front Camera")

6.	Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to Cowl Top Cover - "Repair Procedures")

7.	Remove the A pillar garnish(A).

8.	Insert the piano wire (A) in the corner side.

While pulling the piano wire (A) in the direction of the arrow, cut out the sealant on the front edge side (B).

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•	Be careful not to burn hands as the excessive heat may be generated while using the wire.

•	Be careful as the wire may break when working.

10.	Cut the sealant in sections (A-A) and (B-B) while pulling the piano wire left and right.

11.

Cut the sealant in section (A-A) using a cutter knife.

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Cut the sealant carefully as it may damage the crash pad when working the area (A-A). Be careful not to damage the body painting surface.

When using a cutter knife, use the blade of a knife with a 20 to 30 cm-long.

12.	Remove the windshield glass (A) carefully by using a glass holder (B).

13.

Remove the glass molding (A) using a cutter knife.

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When using a cutter knife, use the blade of a knife with a 20 to 30 cm-long.

Installation

When replacing with the windshield glass of the front camera type, be sure to replace with the type equipped with the coupler. If the coupler is attached to the windshield glass type that is not equipped with the coupler, the front camera may not work properly.

Cut off leaving about 2 mm (0.079 in.) thick sealant at the bonding surface around the body panel by using a cutter knife. Marking the glass and body if a new windshield glass is used.

•	Do not damage the body paintwork.

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

2.	Clean the edges of the body panel and the windshield glass with alcohol, etc.

Apply the body primer to the edge of the body panel (A).

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•	Do not touch the primed surface with your hands, as water leakage may occur after the windshield glass is installed.

•	Do not apply the glass primer to the body.

•	Do not smear the primer-covered surface to any foreign materials.

Apply the glass primer to the edge of windshield glass.

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•	Do not touch the primed surface with your hands, as water leakage may occur after the windshield glass is installed.

•	Do not apply the glass primer to the body.

•	Do not smear the primer-covered surface to any foreign materials.

•	Apply the sealant within 5 minutes after applying the primer.

5.	Attach the glass molding (A) to the windshield glass.

Apply the sealant (B) around the windshield glass (A) using the sealant.

Sealant Bead Width

Height : 12 mm (0.47 in.)

Width : 8 mm (0.31 in.)

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7.	Adjust the windshield glass (A) to stopper hole (B) of the body by using glass holder and carefully tap the windshield glass and press it against the body flange surface.

Test for water leakage.

Keep the water stream away from directly touching the newly installed adhesive surface and let the water fall on the side of the glass.

If water leak occurs, apply sealant to the leak area.

•	Leave the car on a flat surface for at least 4 hours after installing the windshield glass.

•	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.

10.	Install the A pillar garnish(A).

11.

Install the cowl top cover.

(Refer to Cowl Top Cover - "Repair Procedures")

When installing the cowl top cover, install it after wiping the windshield glass which matches the cowl top cover.

12.	Install the front view camera. (Refer to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) - "Front Camera")

13.	Install the rain sensor. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Rain Sensor")

14.	Install the auto defogging sensor. (Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Unit - "Auto Defogging Sensor")

15.	Install the inside mirror assembly. (Refer to Mirror - "Inside Mirror")

16.	Install the front pillar trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Trim")

Tailgate Glass

Repair Procedures Removal 1. Remove the tailgate lower trim. (Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim") ...

Body Electrical System

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Kia Sorento: Windshield Glass

Repair Procedures

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