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Repair Procedures: Replacement: Removal

CAUTION: Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
NOTE: Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
  1. Remove the roof side molding.

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

  2. Remove the front pillar trim.

    (Rear 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 "COWL TOP COVER ")

  5. Using a cutter (A) knife, carefully remove the windshield glass molding.

    Information 

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

    G13305400Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) to the 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.
    G13305401Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Put in a piano wire (A) through the corner of the windshield glass and insert wire grips into both ends of the wire.
    G13305402Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Cut off the sealant on (A - A), (B - B), (C - C), while pulling a piano wire (A) to the 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.
    G13305403Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the windshield glass (B) carefully using the glass holder (A).
    G13305404Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.