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Sunroof Assembly Replacement

  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Interior Trim

      (Refer to the "INTERIOR TRIM ")

    2. Roof Trim

      (Refer to the "ROOF TRIM ")

    3. Sunroof glass
  2. Disconnect the drain tubes (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Drain Tubes
    G08328730Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. After loosening the mounding bolts and nuts, remove the sunroof assembly (B).
    NOTE:
    • Take care not to scratch the interior trims and other parts.

    Tightening torque: 

    Bolts: 7.8~11.8N.m (0.8~1.2kgf.m, 5.8~8.7 lb-ft)

    Nuts: 3.9~5.9N.m (0.4~0.6kgf.m, 2.9~4.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Identifying Sunroof Assembly, Mounding Bolts And Nuts
    G08328731Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.