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Removal And Installation: Installation

NOTE: When replacing the windshield glass equipped with the front camera type, be sure to replace it with the replacement windshield glass equipped with the coupler type. If attaching the coupler on the windshield glass without coupler, the front camera may not work properly.
  1. Cut off leaving about 2 mm-thick sealant (0.079 in.) at the bonding surface around the body panel by using a cutter knife. Marking the glass and body if a new windshield glass is used.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the body surface.
    • If damaged, apply repair paint or anti-corrosion agent.
  2. Clean the edges of the body panel and the windshield glass with alcohol, etc.
  3. Apply a body primer to the edge of the body panel.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to touch the primed surface with your hands, as water leakage may occur after the windshield glass is installed.
    • Do not apply the glass primer to the body.
    • Do not smear the primer-covered surface to any foreign materials.
    G15812121Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Apply the glass primer to the edge of windshield glass.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to touch the primed surface with your hands, as water leakage may occur after the windshield glass is installed.
    • Do not apply the glass primer to the body.
    • Not to smear the primer-covered surface to any foreign materials.
    • Apply the sealant within 5 minutes after applying the primer.
    G15812122Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply the sealant (B) around the windshield glass (A) using a sealant.

    Sealant Bead Width 

    Height:  12 mm

    Width:  8 mm

    G15812123Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Using the glass holder, adjust the windshield glass (A) to stopper hole (B) on the body and carefully tap the windshield glass to fully seat the edges on the bonding surface of body.
    G15812124Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Conduct water leak testing.
    NOTE: Keep the water stream from directly touching the newly installed adhesive surface and allow the water to fall to the side of the glass.
  8. When a water leak occurs, apply the sealant at the water leak area.
    NOTE:
    • Leave the car on a flat surface for at least 4 hours after installing the windshield glass.
    • If driving the car is inevitable, drive at a low speed in least 8 hours.
    • Be careful and avoid aggressive driving or driving uneven roads for 2-3 days.
  9. Install the A-pillar garnish.
  10. Install the front view camera.

    (Refer to Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) - " FRONT VIEW CAMERA  ") 

  11. Install the auto defogging sensor.

    (Refer to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - "AUTO DEFOGGING SENSOR ")

  12. Install the inside rear view mirror assembly.

    (Refer to Mirror - "INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR ")

  13. Install the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")

    NOTE: If installing the cowl top cover, installing it after wiping clean the windshield glass side at the cowl top cover.
  14. Install the front pillar trim.

    (Refer to - " INSTALLATION  ") 

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