Hyundai Tucson: Quarter Fixed Glass

Components

1. Quarter fixed glass

Removal

WARNING

• 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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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

WARNING

• 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.

WARNING

• 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.

WARNING

• 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 diy for at least 10 minutes.

WARNING

• 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.

5. 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)

WARNING

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

6. Install the roof trim.

   (Refer to Roof Trim - "Roof Trim Assembly")

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