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Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
  1. Remove the roof side molding.

    (Refer to Body Side Moldings - "ROOF SIDE MOLDING ")

  2. Remove the front pillar trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")

  3. Remove the inside rear view mirror assembly.

    (Refer to Mirror - "INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR ")

  4. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to "REPAIR PROCEDURES ")

  5. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the windshield glass side molding assembly (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Windshield Glass Side Molding Assembly
    G12142811Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Cut out the adhesive using a cutter (A).

    Information 

    • Please use a cutter with a blade length between 8-12 inches.
    Fig 2: Cutting Out Adhesive Using Cutter
    G12142812Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) left and right.
    CAUTION:
    • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
    • Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
    • Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
    Fig 3: Cutting Off Sealant On Edge
    G12142813Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. If a piano wire is visible inside the chassis, pull the piano wire (A) line inside.
    Fig 4: Pulling Piano Wire
    G12142814Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B) while pulling a piano wire (A) left and right.
    CAUTION:
    • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
    • Be careful not to burn your hands as excessive heat may be generated when working on wires.
    • Be careful not to break the piano wire.
    Fig 5: Cutting Sealant
    G12142815Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Cut off the sealant between A-A using a cutter knife (A).

    Information 

    Use the cutter with a 20 to 30 cm-long blade.

    NOTE:
    • When cutting the sealant between A-A, be careful not to damage the crash pad.
    • Be careful not to damage the body painting surface.
    Fig 6: Cutting Off Sealant Between A-A Using Cutter Knife
    G12142816Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the windshield glass (B) carefully using the glass holder (A).
Fig 7: Removing Windshield Glass Using Glass Holder
G12142817Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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