Kia Forte BD Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Door

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
12steps
~72min
3/5difficulty
0102030405028.421N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Front Door Trim Panel
2. Front Door Panel
3. Front Door Side Impact Beam
4. Front Door Hinge
5. Front Door Quadrant Inner Cover
6. Front Door Belt Inside Weatherstrip		 7. Front Door Belt Outside Weatherstrip
8. Front Door Glass Run Moulding
9. Front Door Opening Moulding
10. Front Door Side Weatherstrip
11. Front Door Body Side Weatherstrip

Repair Procedures

Adjustment

Window Adjustment

  1. Remove the front door trim panel.

    (Refer to Front Door - Front Door Trim Panel)

  2. Separate the installation plug hole (A) from the front door module.

  3. After loosening the glass mounting bolts, adjust the glass gap (B) by moving the glass from side to side, then tighten the bolts.

  4. Check that the window operates normally.

Door Latch Adjustment

  1. Loosen the mounting screw, adjust the latch (A) by moving it forward and backward or side to side, then tighten the bolts (B).

    Tightening Torque: (B): 18.6–28 N·m

  2. Tap the striker with a plastic hammer to adjust it. The striker will not move much, but will allow some adjustment.

  3. While holding the outside handle, press the door against the body to make sure the striker allows a flush fit. If the door latches correctly, tighten the screws and recheck.

Door Position Adjustment

  1. Make sure the door and body edges are parallel.

  2. Before adjusting the doors, park the vehicle on a level surface.

  3. Adjust the hinges (A):

    • Slightly loosen the door mounting bolts and move the door in or out until it is flush with the body.

    • Loosen the hinge bolts slightly and move the door rearward or forward, up or down as necessary.

    • Place a shop towel on the jack to avoid damaging the door when adjusting the door.

    Tightening Torque (B): 21.6–26 N·m

  4. Lubricate the moving parts of the specified hinges.

  5. Check for water leaks.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Forte BD quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.