Kia Picanto (JA): Body (Interior and Exterior) / Sunroof

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Sunroof

Components and components location

Components

1. Sunroof motor assembly
2. Sunroof sub frame assembly
3. Sunroof drip link
4. Sunroof seal tape

5. Sunroof drip rail
6. Sunroof sunshade assembly
7. Sunroof glass panel assembly
8. Sunroof deflector assembly

Repair procedures

Adjustment

Inspect Glass Alignment

Inspect the step height between the roof panel (A) and the glass weatherstrip (B) and then adjust it if necessary.

Alignment adjustment

Standard value [mm(in.)]

(1) Front edge : 0 mm (0 in.)

(2) Rear edge : 0 mm (0 in.)

(3) Side edge : 0 mm (0 in.)

2.	Adjust the height of the glass by slightly loosening the screws (A).

When To Initialize The Motor

1.	After initial vehicle assembly.

2.	If the initial value is erased or damaged because of short power electric discharge during operation.

3.	After using the manual handle.

Operating The Sunroof Emergency Handle

1.	Use the sunroof emergency handle to close or open the sunroof manually if the sunroof cannot be closed electronically due to motor or controller electrical malfunction.

If needed, initialize the sunroof according to the initialization method.

Whenever the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, or using the emergency handle to operate the sunroof, the sunroof system needs to be reset as follows:

(1)	Turn the ignition key to the ON position and then close the sunroof completely.

(2)	Release the sunroof control lever.

(3)	Press and hold the CLOSE button for more than 10 seconds until the sunroof closes and moves back slightly.

(4)	Release the sunroof control lever.

(5)	Press and hold the CLOSE button once again for less than 3 seconds until the sunroof operates as follows: Tilt down → Slide Open → Slide Close Then release the lever.

(6)	Reset procedure of sunroof system is finished.

❮Inside Rear View Mirror

Components and components location Component Location 1. Inside rear view mirror Repair procedures Replacement Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Sunroof Glass❯

Components and components location Components 1. Sunroof glass Repair procedures Replacement Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Other information:

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Glass Defogger Printed Heater

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