Hyundai Tucson: Quarter Fixed Glass / Repair procedures

- Removal

   

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

• Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

   

• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.Remove the roof trim.(Refer to Roof Trim - "Roof Trim Assembly")

2.Remove the C pillar garnish (A).

3.Loosen the quarter fixed glass mounting nuts.

4.Cut out the quarter fixed glass sealant using the utility knife.

   

• Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body as bonding strength may get diminished on damaged paint.

   

• Remove the rubber dam and fastereners from the body.

• Mask off surrounding surfaces before painting.

5.Remove the quarter fixed glass (A).

- Installtion

1.With a putt knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness of about 2mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire quarter fixed glass flange.

   

• Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body as bonding strength may get diminished on damaged paint.

• Mask off surrounding surfaces before painting.

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

3.With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer along the edge of the quarter fixed glass, and then lightly wipe it off with a gauze or cheese cloth.

   

• Do not apply body primer to the quarter fixed glass, and do not get body and glass primer sponges mixed up.

• Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands. If you do, the adhesive may not bond to the quarter fixed glass properly, causing a leak after the quarter fixed glass in installed.

• Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from the primed surface.

4.With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to the original adhesive remaining around the flange. Let the body primer dry for at least 10 minutes.

   

• Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be careful not to mix up glass and body primer sponges.

• Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.

1.Install the quarter fixed glass and nuts (A).

Tightening torque :3.9 - 4.4 N.m (0.4 - 0.45 kgf.m, 2.9 - 3.3 lb-ft)

   

• Install the quater fixed glass by tightening the bolts, in the sequence as shown.

2.Install the roof trim.(Refer to Roof Trim - "Roof Trim Assembly")