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Removal And Installation: Installation

NOTE: When replacing with the windshield glass of the front camera type, be sure to replace with the type equipped with the coupler. If the windshield glass type is not equipped with a coupler, the front camera may not work properly.
  1. Cut off leaving about 2 mm (0.079 in.) thick sealant at the bonding surface around the body panel by using a cutter knife. Mark the glass and body if a new windshield glass is used.
    NOTE:
    • Do not damage the body or paint.
    • If the body painting surface is damaged, apply repair paint or an anti-corrosion agent.
  2. Clean the edges of the body panel and the windshield glass with alcohol, etc.
  3. Apply the body primer to the edge of the body panel (A).
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    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.
  4. Apply a body primer to the edge of the body panel.
    G16425606Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    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.
    • Apply the sealant within 5 minutes after applying the primer.
  5. Attach the glass molding (A) to the windshield glass.
    G16425607Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Apply the sealant (B) around the windshield glass (A) using the sealant.

    Sealant Bead Width 

    Height: 12 mm (0.47 in.)

    Width: 8 mm (0.31 in.)

    G16425608Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Align the windshield glass (A) with the stopper hole (B) of the body using a glass holder and press the windshield glass to the body flange surface by carefully tapping.
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  8. Test for water leakage.
    NOTE: Keep the water stream away from directly touching the newly installed adhesive surface and let the water fall on the side of the glass.
  9. If water leak occurs, apply sealant to the leak area.
    NOTE:
    • After installing the windshield glass, park the vehicle on a flat surface for at least 4 hours.
    • If the vehicle needs to be driven, drive slowly at least for 8 hours.
    • The driver should be careful not to drive the vehicle aggressively and avoid uneven road driving for 2-3 days.
  10. Install the front view camera.

    (Refer to  FRONT VIEW CAMERA  ) 

  11. Install the rain sensor.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - " RAIN SENSOR  ") 

  12. Install the auto defogging sensor.

    (Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Unit - " AUTO DEFOGGING SENSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ") 

  13. Install the inside rear view mirror assembly.

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

  14. Install the front pillar trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - " FRONT PILLAR TRIM  ") 

  15. Install the A pillar garnish.

    (Refer to Body Side Molding - " A PILLAR GARNISH  ") 

  16. Install the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to Cowl Top Cover - "COWL TOP COVER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ")

    NOTE: When installing the cowl top cover, clean the windshield glass surface that matches the cowl top cover and then install it.
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