Kia Cee'd: Rear Door / Repair procedures
Glass Adjustment
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Check the glass run channel for damage or deterioration, and
replace them if necessary.
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Remove the rear door trim.
(Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")
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Remove the rear door window glass mounting hole plug (B).
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Carefully move the rear door window glass (A) until the glass mounting
screw are visible, then loosen them.

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Check that the glass moves smoothly.
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Door Striker Adjustment
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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.
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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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Tap on the striker with a plastic hammer to adjust the striker. The
striker will not move much, but will give some adjustment.
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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.
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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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Check that the door and body edges are parallel.

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Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.
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Adjust at the hinges (A) :
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Loosen the door mounting bolts slightly, and move the door in
or out until it aligns flush with the body.
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Loosen the hinge mounting bolts slightly, and move the door
backward or forward, up or down as necessary to equalize the
gaps.
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Place a shop towel on the jack to prevent damage to the door
when adjusting the door.
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Tightening torque :
(B) : 21.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.2 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)
(C) : 33.3 ~ 41.2 N.m (3.4 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 24.6 ~ 30.4 lb-ft)
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Grease the pivot portions of the hinges indicated by the arrows.
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Check for water leaks.
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Components
1. Rear door tirm
2. Rear door inside handle housing
3. Rear door pull handle cap
4. Rear door delta inner cover
5. Rear door delta mouldi ...
Component Location
1. Rear door trim
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Other information:
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Select the parking assist mode by pressing
the Smart Parking Assist System
button with the shift lever in N (Neutral)
or D(Drive) and the brake pedal
depressed. If the speed of the vehicle
has not exceeded 5km/h with the IGN in
ON, move the shift lever to N(Neutral) to
sele ...
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: General information
Lift And Support Points
When heavy rear components such as suspension, fuel tank, spare tire,
tailgate and trunk lid are to be removed, place additional weight in
the luggage area before hoisting. When ...