Body (Interior and Exterior)

Sunroof

7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Sunroof Frame Assembly
2. Sunroof Deflector Assembly
3. Sunroof Motor Assembly
4. Sunroof Guide Assembly
5. Sunroof Drain Hose
6. Sunroof Seal Tape
7. Sunroof Drain Plug
8. Sunroof Sunshade Assembly
9. Sunroof Drain Assembly
10. Sunroof Glass Panel Assembly

Repair Procedures

Adjustment

Glass Alignment Inspection

  1. Check the height difference between the roof panel (A) and the glass weatherstrip (B), then adjust if necessary.

    Alignment Adjustment

    Standard Value [mm (in)]

    (1) Front edge: 0 mm (0 in)

    (2) Rear edge: 0 mm (0 in)

    (3) Side edge: 0 mm (0 in)

  2. Adjust the glass height (A) by slightly loosening the screws (B).

When to Initialize the Motor

  1. After initial vehicle assembly.

  2. If the initial value is erased or damaged due to a short circuit during operation.

  3. After using the manual handle.

Sunroof Emergency Handle Operation

  1. Use the emergency handle to close or open the sunroof manually if the sunroof cannot be closed electrically due to a motor or controller electrical malfunction.

  2. If necessary, initialize the sunroof according to the initialization procedure.

    Whenever the battery is disconnected or discharged, or the emergency handle is used to operate the sunroof, the sunroof system must be reset as follows:

    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON, then close the sunroof completely.

    2. Release the sunroof control lever.

    3. Press and hold the CLOSE button for more than 10 seconds until the sunroof closes and moves slightly.

    4. Release the sunroof control lever.

    5. Press and hold the CLOSE button again for 3 seconds until the sunroof operates as follows:

      • Tilt down → Slide open → Slide close

      Then release the lever.

    6. The sunroof system reset procedure is complete.

Test yourself

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