Hyundai Santa Fe: Quarter Fixed Glass / Repair procedures

Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) 2019-2025 Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Quarter Fixed Glass / Repair procedures

Replacement

[Removal]

•	Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

•	Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

1.	Remove the rear pillar trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim")

Loosen the quarter fixed glass mounting nuts.

Tightening torque :

3.9 - 4.4 N.m (0.4 - 0.5 kgf.m, 2.9 - 3.3 lb-ft)

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.

4.	Remove the quarter fixed glass (A).

[Installtion]

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.

•	Remove the fasteners from the body.

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

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.

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.

Install the quarter fixed glass and nuts.

Tightening torque :

3.9 - 4.4 N.m (0.4 - 0.5 kgf.m, 2.9 - 3.3 lb-ft)

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

6.	Install the rear pillar trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim")

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