Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Front Door Adjustment
In this manual: Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
15steps
~90min
4/5difficulty
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Window Adjustment
- Remove the door trim.
- Carefully move the glass (A) until the glass mounting bolts are visible, then loosen them.

- Make sure the glass moves smoothly.
- Loosen the screws (B), then insert a shop towel between the body and the striker.
Tightening torque: B: 16.7~22 N·m

- Lightly tighten the screws.
- Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer. Do not tap the striker too hard.
- Loosen the screws and remove the shop towel.
- Lightly tighten the screws.
- While holding the outside handle, press the door against the body to make sure the striker plate allows the door to seat flush. If the door latches securely, tighten the screws and check again.
- Make sure the door and body edges are parallel.

- Park the vehicle on a hard, level surface when adjusting the door.
- Adjust at the hinges (A):
A. Slightly loosen the door mounting bolts and move the door IN or OUT until it is flush with the body. B. Slightly loosen the hinge mounting bolts and move the door rearward or forward, up or down as needed to align the gaps.
Tightening torque: B: 21.6~26 N·m C: 33.3~41 N·mC. Place a shop towel on the jack to prevent damage to the door when adjusting the door. 
- Make sure the door and body edges are parallel.
- Apply grease to the hinge moving parts indicated by the arrows.
- Check for water leaks.
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