Kia Cee'd: Windshield Glass / Repair procedures
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
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Remove the front pillar trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Trim")
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Remove the inside rear view mirror assembly.
(Refer to Mirror - "Inside Rear View Mirror")
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Remove the rain sensor.
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Remove the auto defog sensor.
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Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to "Cowl Top Cover")
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Cut out the windshield sealant using the sealant cutting tool (09861-31100).
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Remove the windshield glass (B) carefully using the glass holder (A).
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With a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness of about
2mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire windshield opening
flange :
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Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body;
damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding.
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Remove the rubber dam and fastereners from the body.
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Mask off surrounding surfaces before painting.
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Clean the bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning,
keep oil, grease and water from getting on the clean surface.
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Install the spacer (A) install the windshield glass (B) temporarily
with marking sure to position them on the center, and then place the
alignment mark (C).
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Install the windshield side molding (A) and fasteners.
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With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to the original adhesive
remaining around the windshield opening flange. Let the body primer
dry for at least 10 minutes.
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Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be careful
not to mix up glass and body primer sponges.
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Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
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Mask off the dashboard before painting the flange.
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Apply a light coat of glass primer to the outside of the fasteners.
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Never touch the primed surface with your hand. If you
do, the adhesive may not bond to the glass properly,
causing a leak after the windshield glass is installed.
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Do not apply body primer to the glass.
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Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from the
primer.
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Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets to ensure continuous
delivery. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive
(B) around the edge of the windshield glass (A) between the fastener
and molding as shown. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying
the glass primer. Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.
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Sealant Bead width
Height : 12 mm (0.4724 in.)
Width : 8 mm (0.3150 in.)
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Use suction cups (A) to hold the windshield glass (B) over the opening,
align it with the alignment marks (C) made in step 15, and set it down
on the adhesive. Lightly push on the windshield until its edges are
fully seated on the adhesive all the way around. Do not open or close
the doors until the adhesive is dry.
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Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty knife or towel.
To remove adhesive from a painted surface or the windshield, wipe with
a soft shop towel dampened with alcohol.
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Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, then spray water over the
roof and check for leaks. If a leak occurs, let it dry, then seal with
sealant :
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Let the vehicle stand for at least four hours after windshield
installation. If the vehicle must be driven within 4 hours,
it must be driven slowly.
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Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after installation.
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Install the cowl top cover.
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Install the auto defog sensor.
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Install the rain sensor.
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Install the inside rear view mirror assembly.
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Install the front pillar trim.
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Components
1. Windshield side molding
2. Windshield glass
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Components and components location