Kia Picanto JA Quiz

Body (Interior and Exterior)

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
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Specifications

Specifications

Items Specification
Hood Type Rear Hinged, Gas Strut Type
Front Door Construction Front Hinged, Frame Type Door Structure
Regulator System Wire Drum Type
Locking System Pin and Fork System
Liftgate Construction Front Hinged, Frame Type Door Structure
Regulator System Wire Drum Type
Locking System Pin and Fork System
Tailgate Type Front Strut-Type Suspension (Gas Lift Type)
Seat Belts Front 3-Point Type with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
Rear 3-Point Type with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

Tightening Torque

Items N·m kgf·m lbf·ft
Front and Rear Doors Door Hinge to Door 21,6 - 26,5 2,2 - 2,7 15,9 - 19,5
Door Check to Door 3,9 - 5,9 0,4 - 0,6 2,9 - 4,3
Door Striker to Body 19,6 - 29,4 2,0 - 3,0 14,5 - 21,7
Door Glass Mounting Bolt 7,8 - 11,8 0,8 - 1,2 5,8 - 8,7
Outside Handle Base Mounting Bolt 7,8 - 11,8 0,8 - 1,2 5,8 - 8,7
Door Profile Mounting Bolts and Nuts 3,9 - 5,9 0,4 - 0,6 2,9 - 4,3
Door Latch Mounting Bolts 7,8 - 10,8 0,8 - 1,1 5,8–8,0
Door Module Mounting Bolts 8,8 - 13,7 0,9 - 1,4 6,5 - 10,1
Door Striker Mounting Bolts 16,7 - 21,6 1,7 - 2,2 12,3 - 15,9
Rear Gate Rear Door Hinge to Body 21,6 - 26,5 2,2 - 2,7 15,9 - 19,5
Luggage door hinge to body 21,6 - 26,5 2,2 - 2,7 15,9 - 19,5
Rear Door Lock Mounting Bolts 10,8 - 11,8 1,1 - 1,2 8,0 - 8,7
Rear Door Striker Mounting Bolts 21,6 - 26,5 2,2 - 2,7 15,9 - 19,5
Hood Hood Hinge to Body 21,6 - 26,5 2,2 - 2,7 15,9 - 19,5
Hood Hinge to Hood 21,6 - 26,5 2,2 - 2,7 15,9 - 19,5
Hood Latch to Body 7,8 - 11,8 0,8 - 1,2 5,8 - 8,7
Seat Front Seat Mounting Bolts 34,3 - 53,9 3,5 - 5,5 25,3 - 39,8
Front Seat Frame Mounting Bolts 44,1 - 53,9 4,5 - 5,5 32,5 - 39,8
Front Seat Cushion Guide Bolts 44,1 - 53,9 4,5 - 5,5 32,5 - 39,8
Rear Seat Mounting Bolts 16,7 - 25,5 1,7 - 2,6 12,3 - 18,8
Rear Seat Lock Bolts 19,6 - 29,4 2,0 - 3,0 14,5 - 21,7
Rear Seat Frame Mounting Bolts 44,1 - 53,9 4,5 - 5,5 32,5 - 39,8
Seat belt Height Regulator Mounting Bolts 39,2 - 53,9 4,0 - 5,5 28,9 - 39,8
Front Seat Belt Upper Anchor Mounting Bolt 39,2 - 53,9 4,0 - 5,5 28,9 - 39,8
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Mounting Bolt [Upper] 7,8 - 11,8 0,8 - 1,2 9,8 - 8,7
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Mounting Bolt [Lower] 39,2 - 53,9 4,0 - 5,5 28,9 - 39,8
Rear Seat Belt Lower Anchor Mounting Bolts 39,2 - 53,9 4,0 - 5,5 28,9 - 39,8
Rear Seat Belt Pretensioner Mounting Bolt 39,2 - 53,9 4,0 - 5,5 28,9 - 39,8
Rear Center Seat Belt Pretensioner Mounting Bolt [Lower] 39,2 - 53,9 4,0 - 5,5 28,9 - 39,8
Rear Center Seat Belt Buckle Bracket Nut 39,2 - 53,9 4,0 - 5,5 28,9 - 39,8
Seat Belt Buckle Mounting Bolt 39,2 - 53,9 4,0 - 5,5 28,9 - 39,8
Outside Rear View Mirror Outside Rear View Mirror Mounting Nuts 6,9 - 10,8 0,7 - 1,1 5,1–8,0
Wiper Arm Wiper Arm Mounting Nuts 22,6 - 26,5 2,3 - 2,7 16,6 - 19,5
Rear spoiler Rear Spoiler Mounting Nuts 5,9 - 6,4 0,6 - 0,65 4,3 - 4,7
Sunroof Sunroof Mounting Nuts 7,8 - 11,8 0,8 - 1,2 5,8 - 8,7
Sunroof Mounting Bolts 7,8 - 11,8 0,8 - 1,2 5,8 - 8,7

Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools

Tool (Number and Name) Illustration Use
09880-4F000
Weld Nut Clip Installer
Weld Nut Clip Installation

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Symptom Suspected Area Remedy
Water Leaks from Sunroof Worn Roof Cover Seal Replace
Excessive gap between the roof panel and the body, and incorrectly installed weatherstrip Adjust
Wind Noise Around Sunroof Loose or deformed deflector, body gaps Tighten, adjust or replace
Noise Heard When Opening/Closing Sunroof Foreign material caught in the guide rail Check the drive cable and guide rails for foreign material.
Loose guide rails and sunroof panel Tighten
Motor runs but sunroof does not move or moves partially Foreign material caught in the guide rail Adjust or replace
Motor pinion gear incorrectly engaged with drive cable
Reduced Sunroof Slip Force
Sliding resistance of the sunroof or interference of the sunroof with drive cables, seals, etc. has increased due to improper sunroof adjustment.
Motor clutch slipping noise when the sunroof is fully open or fully closed is normal. Motor pinion gear incorrectly engaged with drive cable Check the gear installation and tighten the motor.
Worn or damaged motor pinion gear bearing Replace the motor assembly
Worn or deformed drive cable Replace
Door glass does not move up or down Incorrectly installed window glass Adjust the position
Damaged or faulty regulator arm or regulator Repair or replace
Door does not open or close fully Incorrectly installed door Adjust the position
Faulty door lock assembly Repair or replace
Door hinge requires lubrication Apply grease
Hood does not open or close fully Striker and latch are not properly aligned Adjust
Incorrectly installed hood seal Adjust
Incorrect hood bumper height Adjust
Water leaks through the rear window from the windshield side Defective seal Apply sealant
Defective flange Correct

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