Kia Sportage 4 (QL, KX5) - Front Door Adjustment | Repair procedures

Need to adjust the front door on your Kia Sportage QL? Watch this video for step-by-step repair procedures to help you get it done right. 00:00 Front Door Glass Adjustment 1. Remove the front door trim. 2. Remove the front door window glass mounting hole plug (A). 3. Carefully move the front door window glass (A) until the glass mounting bolts are visible, then loosen them. 4. Check that the glass moves smoothly. 00:24 Front 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. 1. Loosen the screws (B) just enough for the striker to move. 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. 00:56 Front Door Position Adjustment 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. 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...