2003 Kia Spectra Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Window Regulator: Installation

  1. Install glass guide.
    1. Position glass guide as originally installed through access hole.
    2. Install three nut loosely.
      Fig 1: Installing Glass Guide
      G01080070Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install power window regulator assembly
    1. Position power window regulator assembly as originally installed through access hole.
    2. Install seven mounting nuts.

      Tighten seven mounting nuts to 78~113 lb-in (9~13 N.m, 90~130 kg-cm) 

      Fig 2: Installing Power Window Regulator Assembly
      G01080071Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Connect electrical connector for power window motor.
  3. Install window glass.
    1. Position glass carefully. Hold glass from both its inner and outer surfaces, and while tilting it toward hinge side of door, place it on small bracket on power window regulator assembly.
    2. Install two glass mounting bolts on power window regulator assembly loosely.
    3. Reconnect window operating switch.
    4. Connect negative battery cable.
    5. Turn ignition on and move glass up and down to ensure proper function.
    6. Make adjustments as necessary.
      Fig 3: Adjusting Window Glass
      G01080072Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    7. Turn ignition "OFF"
    8. Disconnect negative battery cable.
    9. Tighten two glass mounting bolts on power window regulator assembly.

      Tighten two mounting bolts to 17~26 lb-in (2~3 N.m, 20~30 kg-cm) 

  4. Install run channel.
    Fig 4: Installing Run Channel
    G01080073Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install plastic door screen.
    Fig 5: Installing Plastic Door Screen
    G01080074Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    1. Fasten plastic door screen as originally installed.
    2. Pull out electrical harness connector from plastic door screen.
    3. Pull out two control rods for inside door handle from plastic door screen.
  6. Install pull handle bracket with one mounting screws.
    Fig 6: Installing Pull Handle Bracket
    G01080075Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install door trim.
    Fig 7: Installing Door Trim
    G01080076Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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