Body (Interior and Exterior)

Rear Window Glass

13steps
~78min
3/5difficulty
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Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Remove the sliding glass.

    (Refer to Sunroof - "Sliding Glass")

  2. Remove the roof side molding.

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

  3. Pull the square wire (A) left and right, then apply force in the direction of the arrow to cut off the remaining sealant.

  4. Carefully remove the rear window (A) without damaging it.

Installation

  1. Install the roof side molding.

  2. Install the sliding glass.

  3. Use a blade to cut away the remaining sealant (A) around the body panel.

  4. If the rear window glass (A) is to be reused, use a blade to remove the remaining sealant (B) around the body flange.

  5. Clean the body flange edges and the rear window glass with alcohol or an air gun.

  6. Using a sealant gun, apply sealant (B) around the body panel (A).

  7. Install the rear window (A) loosely onto the body panel.

  8. Check the gap and flush before the rear glass (A) is fully installed.

  9. Apply masking tape around the rear window glass to prevent the glass from coming off.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Optima DL3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.