Kia Forte: Sunroof / Sunroof Assembly

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Sunroof / Sunroof Assembly

Components and components location

Components Location

1. Sunroof assembly

Repair procedures

Replacement

•	When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

•	Put on glove to protect your hands.

1.	Remove the roof trim. (Refer to Roof Trim - "Roof Trim Assembly")

2.	Remove the sunroof glass. (Refer to Sunroof - "Sunroof Glass")

3.	Loosen the mounting screws and remove the sunroof motor (A).

4.	After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the assist handle bracket (A).

5.	Disconnect the drain tubes (A).

After loosening the mounding nuts and bolts, remove the sunroof assembly (A).

Tightening torque

Bolt : 7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 Kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

Nut : 3.9 - 5.9 N·m (0.4 - 0.6 Kgf·m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb·ft)

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Make sure to initialize the motor.

Sunroof Deflector

Repair procedures Replacement 1. Open the glass fully. 2. Remove the mounting pins (B), from the frame, and then remove the deflector (A). ...

Sunroof Sunshade

Repair procedures Replacement 1. Remove the sunroof assembly. (Refer to Sunroof - "Sunroof Assembly") 2. After loosening the mounting ...

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