Kia Forte: Sunroof / Sunroof Assembly
Components and components location

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 glove to protect your hands.
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1. |
Remove the roof trim.
(Refer to Roof Trim - "Roof Trim Assembly")
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2. |
Remove the sunroof glass.
(Refer to Sunroof - "Sunroof Glass")
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3. |
Loosen the mounting screws and remove the sunroof motor (A).

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4. |
After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the assist handle bracket
(A).

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5. |
Disconnect the drain tubes (A).

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After loosening the mounding nuts and bolts, remove the sunroof assembly
(A).
Tightening torque
Bolt : 7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 Kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)
Nut : 3.9 - 5.9 N·m (0.4 - 0.6 Kgf·m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb·ft)
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Make sure to initialize the motor.
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Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Open the glass fully.
2.
Remove the mounting pins (B), from the frame, and then remove the deflector
(A).
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Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the sunroof assembly.
(Refer to Sunroof - "Sunroof Assembly")
2.
After loosening the mounting ...
Other information:
The cruise control system allows you
to program the vehicle to maintain a
constant speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
This system is designed to function
above approximately 30 km/h (20
mph).
If the cruise control system is left on,
(CRUISE indicator light in the instrum ...
The rear seatbacks may be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to
increase the luggage capacity of the
vehicle.
WARNING - Folded
Seatback
Never allow passengers to sit
on top of the folded down seatback
while the vehicle is moving.
This is not a proper seating
position and n ...