Kia Optima: Front Door / Front Door Window Glass
Components and components location

1. Front door window glass
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Repair procedures
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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Remove the front door trim.
(Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Trim")
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Remove the front door belt inside weatherstrip (A).

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Separate the mounting plug hole (A) from the front door module.

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Lower the glass by operating the power window switch until the glass
mounting bolt is exposed in the plug hole.
Be careful not to drop the glass and/or scratch the glass surface.
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Loosen the glass mounting bolts, adjust the spacing of the glass (A)
by moving the glass from side to side and then tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves freely.
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Adjust glass position as needed.
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Make sure the door lock and opens properly.
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Check the glass run channel for damage and replace the
damaged channel.
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Front door trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Front door module
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Other information:
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the hood seal weatherstrip (A) and then remove the clip from the
panel.
Be careful not to scratch the hood seal weatherstrip.
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Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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Using the wrench, turning the auto tensioner pulley (A) counterclockwise
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