Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 452

Fig. 59: Cutting Out Sealant Using Sealant Cutting Tool 
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4. Remove the windshield (A) carefully using the glass holder (B) (09861-31100). 

Fig. 60: Removing Windshield Using Glass Holder 
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INSTALLATION 

1. 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 fasteners from the body.  

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Mask off surrounding surfaces before painting.  

2. Clean the bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water 

from getting on the clean surface.  

3. Install the windshield (A) upper molding (B) and fasteners (C). Do not allow any gaps. 

Fig. 61: Identifying Windshield, Upper Molding And Fasteners 
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4. Install the spacer (A) install the windshield glass (B) temporarily with making sure to position them on 

the center, and then place the alignment mark (C).  

5. Remove the windshield. 

 

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Fig. 62: Identifying Windshield Glass And Alignment Mark 
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6. 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.  

Fig. 63: Identifying Body Primer Applying Area 
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7. Apply a light coat of glass primer to the outside of the fasteners. 

NOTE:

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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 

 

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Fig. 64: Identifying Applying Area Of Glass Primer To Outside Of Fasteners 
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8. 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 (A) around the edge of the windshield (B) 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.

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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