Kia Forte BD Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Backlight Glass

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
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18steps
~108min
5/5difficulty
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Rear Window Glass

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Remove the roof side molding.

    (Refer to Body Side Moldings - "Roof Side Molding")

  2. Remove the parcel shelf trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "Parcel Shelf Trim")

  3. Apply WD-40 to the side of the back window glass.

  4. Cut the adhesive using the cutter (A).

  5. Cut the sealant at the edge (B) by pulling the piano wire (A) to the left and right.

  6. If piano wire is visible inside the body, pull the piano wire (A) along the line inside.

  7. Cut the sealant at (A - A), (B - B), (C - C) by pulling the piano wire (A) to the left and right.

  8. Remove the rear window glass (A).

Installation

  1. Using a knife (A), remove the sealant (B) from the body panel.

  2. Using a knife (A), remove the sealant (B) from the rear window glass.

  3. Using a sponge, apply a thin coat of body primer to the original adhesive around the back window glass opening flange. Allow the body primer to dry for at least 10 minutes.

  4. Apply a thin layer of glass primer to the outer side of the fasteners.

  5. Remove the tape from the back window glass molding (A) and install the molding on the back window glass (B).

  6. Load the adhesive into a cartridge without air pockets to ensure continuous delivery. Place the cartridge in a sealant gun and apply a bead of adhesive (B) along the edge of the back window glass (A) between the clip and the molding, as shown. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make the bead slightly thicker at each corner.

    Sealant bead width

    Height: 12 mm (0.4724 in.)

    Width: 8 mm (0.3150 in.)

  7. Using suction cups (A), hold the back window glass (B) over the opening, align it with the alignment marks (C) made in step 15, and set it onto the adhesive. Lightly press the back window glass until its edges are fully seated on the adhesive around the entire perimeter. Do not open or close the doors while the adhesive cures.

  8. Allow the adhesive to cure for at least 3-4 hours, then spray water on the glass and check for leaks.

  9. Areas may leak. Allow the glass to dry, then seal with adhesive.

  10. Connect the back window glass heater connector.

Test yourself

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