Hyundai Tucson Quiz
Body Work (Interior and Exterior)

Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body Work (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 51Engine Electrical System — 26Emission Control System — 23Engine/Fuel Control System — 44Clutch System — 12MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 12AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 42Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 14Drive Shaft and Axle — 22Suspension System — 30Steering System — 16Restraint — 21Braking System — 47Body Work (Interior and Exterior) — 145Body Electrical System — 162Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning — 39
19steps
~114min
5/5difficulty
Done 0 of 19

REPLACEMENT

[Disassembly]
  1. Remove the front pillar garnish. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Garnish")
  2. Remove the headliner cover. (Refer to Headliner group - "Headliner Cover")
  3. Using a cutter (A), carefully remove the molding from the windshield.
  4. Using a cutter (A), carefully remove the molding from the windshield.
  5. Cut the seal at the edge (B) by pulling the piano wire (A) to the left and right.
  6. Place a piano wire (A) at the corner of the windshield and attach the wire handles to both ends of the wire.
  7. Cut the seal at (A-A), (B-B), (C-C) by pulling the piano wire (A) to the left and right.
  8. Carefully remove the windshield (B) using suction cups (A).
  9. Using a knife, scrape off the remaining sealant around the body, leaving a 2 mm (0.0079 in.) sealant thickness on the bonding surface. When installing a new windshield, make alignment marks on the windshield and the body.
  10. Clean the edges of the body panel and windshield with alcohol. Apply glass primer to the edges of the windshield and attach the molding to the edges.
  11. Install the upper molding (B) on the windshield (A).
  12. Apply primer to the bonding surface of the body.
  13. Apply glass primer to the outer edge of the windshield.
  14. Apply a bead of sealant (B) around the windshield (A).
  15. Using the glass support (A), adjust the windshield (B) so that it aligns with the alignment marks (C) on the body, and gently press the windshield so the edges are properly seated on the body bonding surface.
  16. To make sure the applied sealant is fully cured, leave the vehicle on a level surface for at least 4 hours after windshield installation.
  17. Perform a water leak test.
    • The water leak test must be performed at least 4 hours after windshield installation is completed.
    • Do not spray high-pressure water directly onto the joint area.
  18. Install the roof canopy cover. (Refer to the "Canopy Top Cover" group)
  19. Install the front pillar garnish. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Garnish".)
[Tool]

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