Kia Forte BD Quiz

Body (Interior and Exterior)

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
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Service Data

Service Data

Items Specification
Hood Type Front Open Type, Rear Hinged Type, Rod Type
Front Door Construction Front Hinged, Frame Type Door Structure
Regulator System Wire Drum Type
Locking System Pin - Clevis System
Liftgate Construction Front Hinged, Frame Type Door Structure
Regulator System Wire Drum Type
Locking System Pin - Clevis System
Luggage Compartment Lid Type Torsion Bar Compartment
Liftgate Type Front Mounted, Gas Lift Type
Seat Belts Front 3-Point Type with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
Rear 3-Point Type with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

Tightening Torque

Tightening Torque

Items N·m kgf·m lbf·ft
Front and Rear Doors Door Hinge to Door 21,6 - 26,5 2,2 - 2,7 15,9 - 19,5
Door Check to Door 6,9 - 10,8 0,7 - 1,1 5,1–8,0
Door Striker to Body 21,6 - 31,4 2,2 - 3,2 15,9 - 23,1
Door Glass Mounting Bolt 7,8 - 11,8 0,8 - 1,2 5,8 - 8,7
Door Trim Mounting Bolts 3,9 - 5,9 0,4 - 0,6 2,9 - 4,3
Door Latch Mounting Bolts 6,9 -10,8 0,7 - 1,1 5,1–8,0
Door Module Mounting Bolts 7,8 - 11,8 0,8 - 1,2 5,8 - 8,7
Door Striker Mounting Bolts 18,6 - 33,3 1,9 - 3,4 13,7 - 24,6
Luggage Compartment Lid Luggage Compartment Lid Hinge to Body 8,8 - 11,8 0,9 - 1,2 6,5 - 8,7
Luggage Compartment Lid Hinge to Lid 8,8 - 11,8 0,9 - 1,2 6,5 - 8,7
Luggage Compartment Lid Lock Mounting Bolts 6,9 - 10,8 0,7 - 1,1 5,1–8,0
Luggage Compartment Lid Striker Mounting Bolts 21,6 - 26,5 2,2 - 2,7 15,9 - 19,5
Hood Hood Hinge to Body 18,6 - 25,5 1,9 - 2,6 13,7 - 18,8
Hood Hinge to Hood 20,6 - 27,5 2,1 - 2,8 15,2 - 20,3
Hood Latch to Body 7,8 - 11,8 0,8 - 1,2 5,8 - 8,7
Seat Front Seat Mounting Bolts 34,3 - 53,9 3,5 - 5,5 25,3 - 39,8
Front Seat Frame Mounting Bolts 44,1 - 53,9 4,5 - 5,5 32,5 - 39,8
Rear Seat Back Mounting Bolts 16,7 - 25,5 1,7 - 2,6 12,3 - 18,8
Rear seat cushion mounting bolts 16,7 - 25,5 1,7 - 2,6 12,3 - 18,8
Seat belt Height Regulator Mounting Bolts 39,2 - 53,9 4,0 - 5,5 28,9 - 39,8
Front Seat Belt Upper Anchor Mounting Bolt 39,2 - 53,9 4,0 - 5,5 28,9 - 39,8
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Mounting Bolt 39,2 - 53,9 4,0 - 5,5 28,9 - 39,8
Rear Seat Belt Lower Anchor Mounting Bolts 39,2 - 53,9 4,0 - 5,5 28,9 - 39,8
Rear Seat Belt Pretensioner Mounting Bolt 39,2 - 53,9 4,0 - 5,5 28,9 - 39,8
Rear Center Seat Belt Pretensioner Mounting Bolt 39,2 - 53,9 4,0 - 5,5 28,9 - 39,8
Seat Belt Buckle Mounting Bolt 39,2 - 53,9 4,0 - 5,5 28,9 - 39,8
Outside Rear View Mirror Outside Rear View Mirror Mounting Nuts 6,9 - 10,8 0,7 - 1,1 5,1–8,0
Fixed Quarter Glass Fixed Quarter Glass 3,9 - 4,4 0,4 - 0,45 2,9 - 3,3
Wiper Arm Wiper Arm Mounting Nuts 22,6 - 26,5 2,3 - 2,7 16,6 - 19,5
Sunroof Sunroof Mounting Nuts 3,9 - 5,9 0,4 - 0,6 2,9 - 4,3
Sunroof Mounting Bolts 7,8 - 11,8 0,8 - 1,2 5,8

Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools

Tool (Number and Name) Illustration Use
09880 - 4F000
Grommet Clip Installer
Weld Nut Clip Installation
0K888-D4200
EFD Quick Release Remover
Used to remove the EFD quick connector.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Symptom Passive Cause Remedy (Refer to page)
Water Leaking from Sunroof Worn Roof Cover Seal Replace
Excessive gap between the roof panel and the body, and incorrectly installed weatherstrip Adjust
Wind noise around the sunroof Loose or deformed deflector, body gaps Tighten, adjust or replace
Noise from the moving sunroof Foreign material caught in the guide rail Check the drive cable and guide rails for foreign material.
Loose guide rails and sunroof panel Tighten
Motor runs but sunroof does not move or moves partially Foreign material caught in the guide rail Adjust or replace
Motor pinion gear incorrectly engaged with drive cable
Reduced Sunroof Slip Force
Increased sliding resistance of the sunroof or interference with the drive cables, weatherstrip, etc. due to improper sunroof adjustment
Motor noise (sunroof motor clutch slip noise when the sunroof is fully open or closed) is considered normal Motor pinion gear incorrectly engaged with drive cable Check the installation of the gear and
Tighten the motor.
Worn or damaged motor pinion gear bearing Replace the motor assembly
Worn or deformed drive cable Replace
Door glass does not move up or down Incorrectly installed window glass Adjust the position
Damaged or faulty regulator arm or regulator Repair or replace
Door does not open or close fully Incorrectly installed door Adjust the position
Faulty door lock assembly Repair or replace
Door hinge requires lubrication Apply grease
Hood does not open or close fully Striker and latch are not properly aligned Adjust
Incorrectly installed hood seal Adjust
Incorrect hood bumper height Adjust
Water leaks through the windshield and rear window Defective seal Apply sealant
Defective flange Correct

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