Kia Optima: Removal - Rear Window Glass. Repair procedures - Interior - Body (Interior and Exterior) - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Removal

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Be careful not to damage the painted surface.
1. Remove the following items.
A. Roof molding

(Refer to the BD group- "Panoramaroof")

B. Rear seat

(Refer to the BD group- "Rear Seat")

C. Rear pillar trim

(Refer to the BD group- "Interior Trim")

D. Package tray trim

(Refer to the BD group- "Interior Trim")

E. Rear window glass heater connector

(Refer to BE group - "Rear window defogger")

2. Spread the WD-40 on the side of rear window glass.
3. Cut out the adhesive using the cutter (A).
Please use the cutter with a blade length between 8-12 inches.

4. Enough on the upper (A) and lower (B) side (C) of rear window glass. and then cut out the adhesive using the cutter tool (09861-31100).

5. Remove the rear window glass (A).
When removing and installing the rear window glass, an assistant is necessary.


Rear Window Glass. Repair procedures
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Installation
1. With a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness of about 2mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire rear window glass opening flange : A. D ...

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