Kia Forte BD Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Liftgate

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
0102030405033.325N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Rear Door Trim Panel
2. Rear Door Lower Channel
3. Rear Door Hinge
4. Rear Door Quadrant Inner Cover
5. Rear Door Belt Inside Weatherstrip
6. Rear Door Belt Outside Weatherstrip		 7. Rear Door Quarter Triangle Moulding
8. Rear Door Glass Run Moulding
9. Rear Door Opening Moulding
10. Rear Door Side Weatherstrip
11. Rear Door Body Side Weatherstrip

Repair Procedures

Adjustment

Window Adjustment

  1. Remove the rear door trim.

    (Refer to Rear Door - Rear Door Trim Panel)

  2. Separate the mounting plug hole (A) from the rear 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): 18.6–33 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 plate fits flush with the body. If the door latches correctly, tighten the screws and recheck.

Door Position Adjustment

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

  2. When adjusting the doors, place the vehicle on a hard, level surface.

  3. Adjust the hinges (A):

    • Slightly loosen the door mounting bolts and move the door inward or outward until it is level with the body.

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

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

    Tightening Torque (B): 21.6–31 N·m

  4. Apply grease to the hinge moving parts indicated by the arrows.

  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.