Kia Optima: Adjustment
Glass Adjustment
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Check the glass run channel
for damage or deterioration, and replace them if necessary. |
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| 1. |
Remove the rear door trim. |
| 2. |
Remove the glass mounting hole
plug (B). |
| 3. |
Carefully move the glass (A)
until the glass mounting bolts are visible, then loosen them.
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| 4. |
Check that the glass moves smoothly. |
Door Position Adjustment
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After installing the
door, check for a flush fit with the adjacent body panels, then
check for equal gaps between the front, rear, and bottom, door edges
and the body. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. Before
adjusting, replace the mounting bolts. |
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| 1. |
Check that the door and body
edges are parallel.
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| 2. |
Place the vehicle on a firm,
level surface when adjusting the doors. |
| 3. |
Adjust at the hinges (A):
| A. |
Loosen the door mounting
bolts slightly, and move the door in or out until it aligns flush
with the body. |
| B. |
Loosen the hinge mounting
bolts slightly, and move the door backward or forward, up or down
as necessary to equalize the gaps. |
| C. |
Place a shop towel on
the jack to prevent damage to the door when adjusting the door.
Tightening torque:
(B) : 21.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.2 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)
(C) : 34.3 ~ 41.2 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 30.4 lb-ft)
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| 4. |
Grease the pivot portions of
the hinges indicated by the arrows. |
| 5. |
Check for water leaks. |
Door Striker Adjustment
Make sure the door latches securely without slamming it.
If necessary adjust the striker (A): The striker nuts are fixed. The striker can
be fine adjusted up or down, and in or out.
| 1. |
Loosen the screws (B) just enough
for the striker to move.
Tightening torque:(B):
16.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.7 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 12.3 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
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| 2. |
Tap on the striker with a plastic
hammer to adjust the striker. The striker will not move much, but will give
some adjustment. |
| 3. |
Hold the outer handle out, and
push the door against the body to be sure the striker allows a flush fit.
If the door latches properly, tighten the screws and recheck. |
Door Trim Replacement
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Be careful not to scratch
the door trim and other parts.
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Put ...
Replacement
Roof Molding Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip
screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and ...
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Low Fuel Level warning
This warning light indicates
the fuel tank is near empty. The warning light will come on when the fuel level
has dropped to about 2.2 US gal. (8.5 liters). Refuel as soon as possible. ...
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the battery negative
cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
2.
Turn the steering wheel so that
the front wheels can face straight ...
Electrical System
1.
Be sure to disconnect the
battery cable from the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
2.
Never pull on the wires
when disconnecting connectors.
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Replacement
Body Side Moldings. Repair procedures