Back Door Glass
Components and Component Location
Components

| 1. Back Glass |
Repair Procedures
Removal
Remove the liftgate garnish.
(Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")
Remove the rear wiper motor.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Rear Wiper Motor")
Remove the rear spoiler.
(Refer to Body Side Moldings - "Rear Spoiler")
Disconnect the hot wire connector (A).

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

Insert the piano wire (A) through the corner of the rear door window glass and attach the wire clamps to both ends of the wire.

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

Remove the back glass (A).

Installation
Using a knife (A), remove the remaining sealant (B) from the body panel.
Apply body primer to the bonding surface of the body panel.
Apply glass primer to the outer edge of the rear door glass (A).
Using a sealant gun, apply sealant (B) to the edge of the back glass (A).

Using the glass holder, adjust the rear door glass (A) to size using the alignment marks on the body, and lightly press the rear door glass so that the edges are fully seated on the bonding surface of the body.

To make sure the applied sealant is fully cured, leave the vehicle on a level surface for at least 3-4 hours after installing the back glass.
Perform a water leak test.
Install the rear spoiler.
(Refer to Body Side Moldings - "Rear Spoiler")
Install the rear wiper motor.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Rear Wiper Motor")
Install the liftgate trim.
(Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")
Test yourself
A quick Kia Forte BD quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.