Kia Forte: Front Door / Front Door Window Glass

Kia Forte 2019-2021 (BD) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Front Door / Front Door Window Glass

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Front door window glass

Repair procedures

Replacement

1.	Remove the front door trim. (Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Trim")

2.	Remove the front door belt inside weatherstrip (A).

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.

•	Use the door switch to align the mounting hole / bolt with the hole in the door.

•	If unable to operate the window motor, remove the motor and align the hole by hand.

After loosening 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)

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves freely.

•	Adjust glass position as needed.

•	Make sure the door lock and opens properly.

•	Check the glass run channel for damage and replace the damaged channel.

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