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Exterior: Adjustments Kia Soul I рестайлинг

Mirrors 16 illustrations ~897 words

Adjustment

  1. After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up or down, or right or left.
  2. Adjust the hood height by turning the hood overslam bumpers (C).
  3. After loosening the hood latch (D) mounting bolts, adjust the latch by moving it up or down, or right or left.

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Scheme 6
  1. After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the tailgate by moving it up or down, or right or left.
  2. Adjust the tailgate fit by turning the tailgate over slam bumper and side bumper.
  3. Adjust the striker (D) by moving it up or down, or right or left.

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Scheme 7

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Components

Scheme 9

Scheme 9

Glass Adjustment

Note. Check the glass run channel for damage or deterioration, and replace them as needed.

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Scheme 10: Glass Adjustment

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Scheme 11
  1. Remove the following parts: Quadrant inner cover Door trim Door screen
  2. Carefully move the glass (A) until the glass mounting bolts are visible, then loosen them.
  3. Check that the glass moves smoothly.
  4. Raise the glass fully, and check for gaps. Check that the glass contacts the glass run channel evenly.
  5. Check for water leaks. Run water over the roof and on the sealing area as shown, and note these items: Use a 12mm (1/2in.) diameter hose (A). Adjust the rate of water flow as shown (B). Do not use a nozzle. Hold the hose about 300mm(12in.) away from the door.

Door Position Adjustment

Note. After installing the door, check for a flush fit with the body, 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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Scheme 12: Door Position Adjustment

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Scheme 13
  1. Check that the door and body edges are parallel.
  2. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.
  3. Adjust at the hinges (A): Loosen the door mounting bolts slightly, and move the door in or out until it aligns flush with the body. Loosen the hinge mounting bolts slightly, and move the door backward or forward, up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps. Place a shop towel on the jack to prevent damage to the door when adjusting the door. Tightening torque: (B): 21.6~26.5N.m (2.2~2.7kgf.m, 15.9~19.5 lb-ft) (C): 34.3~41.2N.m (3.5~4.2kgf.m, 25.3~30.4 lb-ft)
  4. Grease the pivot portions of the hinges indicated.
  5. Check for water leaks.

Door Striker Adjustment

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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Scheme 14: Door Striker Adjustment
  1. Loosen the screws (B), then insert a shop towel between the body and striker. Tightening torque: (B) 16.7~21.6N.m (1.7~2.2kgf.m, 12.3~15.9 lb-ft)
  2. Tap on the striker with a plastic hammer to adjust the striker. The striker will not move much, but will give some adjustment.
  3. 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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Scheme 15: Components

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Scheme 16

Note. Check the glass run channel for damage or deterioration, and replace them necessary.

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Scheme 17: Glass Adjustment

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Scheme 18
  1. Remove the following parts. Door trim. Door screen.
  2. Carefully move the glass (A) until you can see the glass mounting bolts, then loosen them.
  3. Check that the glass moves smoothly.
  4. Raise the glass fully, and check for gaps. Check that the glass contacts the glass run channel evenly.
  5. Check for water leaks. Run water over the roof and on the sealing area as shown, and note these items: Use a 12mm (1/2Iin.) diameter hose (A). Adjust the rate of water flow as shown (B). Do not use a nozzle. Hold the hose about 300mm(12in.) away from the door (C).

Note. 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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Scheme 19: Door Position Adjustment

Scheme 20

Scheme 20
  1. Check that the door and body edges are parallel.
  2. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.
  3. Adjust at the hinges (A): Loosen the door mounting bolts slightly, and move the door in or out until it aligns flush with the body. Loosen the hinge mounting bolts slightly, and move the door backward or forward, up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps. Place a shop towel on the jack to prevent damage to the door when adjusting the door. Tightening torque: (B): 21.6~26.5N.m (2.2~2.7kgf.m, 15.9~19.5 lb-ft) (C): 34.3~41.2N.m (3.5~4.2kgf.m, 25.3~30.4 lb-ft)
  4. Grease the pivot portions of the hinges indicated.
  5. Check for water leaks.

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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Scheme 21: Door Striker Adjustment
  1. Loosen the screws (B), then insert a shop towel between the body and striker. Tightening torque: (B) 16.7~21.6N.m (1.7~2.2kgf.m, 12.3~15.9 lb-ft)
  2. Tap on the striker with a plastic hammer to adjust the striker. The striker will not move much, but will give some adjustment.
  3. 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.