Body (Interior and Exterior)
Front Door
In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
12steps
~72min
3/5difficulty
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Components and Component Location
Components

| 1. Front Door Trim Panel Assembly 2. Front Door Trim Panel Mounting Bracket 3. Front Door Panel Assembly 4. Front Door Body Side Weatherstrip 5. Front Door Side Weatherstrip |
6. Front Door Outside Belt Weatherstrip 7. Front Door Inside Belt Weatherstrip 8. Front Door Trim Weatherstrip 9. Front Door Quarter Inner Cover 10. Front Door Hinge |
Repair Procedures
Adjustment
Window Adjustment- Remove the front door trim. (Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Trim")
- Remove the front door weatherstrip (A).

- Carefully slide the front door glass (A) until the glass mounting bolts are visible, then loosen them.

- Make sure the glass moves smoothly.
- Loosen the screws (B) just enough to allow the latch to move.
Tightening torque: (B): 16.7–22 N·m

- Tap the striker with a plastic hammer to adjust it. The striker will not move much, but will allow some adjustment.
- Hold the outside handle and press the door against the body to make sure the striker allows flush seating. If the door latches correctly, tighten the screws and recheck.
- Make sure the door and body edges are parallel.

- When adjusting the doors, place the vehicle on a hard, level surface.
- Adjust at the hinges (A):
- Slightly loosen the door mounting bolts and move the door inward and outward until it is aligned with the body.
- Slightly loosen the hinge mounting bolts and move the door forward and backward or up and down as necessary to align the gaps.
- Place a shop towel on the jack to avoid damaging the door during adjustment.
Tightening torque: (B): 21.6–26 N·m

- Lubricate the moving parts of the specified hinges.
- Check for water leaks.
Test yourself
A quick Kia Picanto JA quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
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