Kia Soul: Front Glass Installation - Panorama Sunroof - Body (Interior and Exterior)Kia Soul: Front Glass Installation

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Panorama Sunroof / Front Glass Installation

  
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In order to mount the front glass, use the tools shown in the following figure:
[Tooling Diagram]

Sealant nozzle
Adhesive sealant for car windows
Sealant gun
1.
Install the roof side moulding.
2.
Press panorama sunroof switch to fully close the movable glass.
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Use a blade to cut off residual sealant (A) around body panel.
  
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When cutting off the residual sealant around the body panel, make sure to leave about 2mm of sealant from the adhesive surface.
  
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Make sure that the body paint surface is not damaged at all.
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If it is damaged, apply paint or rust inhibitor for maintenance.

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If front glass (A) is reused, use a blade to remove residual sealant (B) around the body panel.
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Use alcohol or an air gun to clean up the edges of the body panel and front glass.
6.
Use a sealant gun to apply sealant (B) around body panel (A).
  
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When using a sealant gun to apply the sealant, make sure that the sealant is not cracked to prevent water leaks.

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Install the front glass (A) loosely on the body panel.
8.
Check step and gap before front glass (A) is fully mounted.
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Apply tape to around the front glass to prevent the glass from coming off.
  
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If sealant is excessively applied, it may ooze out of the body. Use alcohol or a cleaning agent to wipe off the residual sealant.

  
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Mount front glass and set the car on a flat surface at least for 4 hours.
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If you have to drive the car, be sure to SLOWLY drive the car for at least 8 hours after mounting.
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Alert the driver to avoid driving the car aggressively for 2-3 days, or avoid driving it on irregular road surfaces.
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