Hyundai Sonata LF Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 90Engine Electrical System — 58Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 114Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 50Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 213Body Electrical System — 241Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 52
22steps
~132min
4/5difficulty
Done 0 of 22

Removal
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Use seat covers to avoid damaging the surfaces.
  1. Remove the roof side molding. (Refer to Body Moldings - "Roof Side Moldings")
  2. Remove the front pillar garnish. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Trim")
  3. Remove the inside rear view mirror assembly. (Refer to Mirror - "Inside Rear View Mirror")
  4. Remove the hood top cover. (Refer to "Hood Top Cover")
  5. Using a screwdriver or trim remover, remove the windshield side moulding assembly (A).
  6. Cut the adhesive using the cutter (A).
    • Use a cutter with a blade length of 8 to 12 inches.
  7. Cut the sealant at the edge (B) by pulling the piano wire (A) left and right.
    • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
    • Heat may be generated when working with the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
    • Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
  8. If the piano wire is visible inside the body, pull the piano wire (A) into the vehicle.
  9. Cut the sealant at (A-A), (B-B), and (C-C) by pulling the piano wire (A) left and right.
    • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
    • Heat may be generated when working with the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
    • Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
  10. Carefully remove the windshield (B) using the glass holder (A).

Installation

  1. Using a knife, scrape the old adhesive to a thickness of approximately 2 mm (0.0079 in) on the bonding surface around the entire windshield opening flange:
    • Do not scrape down to the painted body surface; damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding.
    • Remove the grommet and clips from the body.
    • Mask the surrounding surfaces before painting.
  2. Clean the bonding surface with a sponge moistened with alcohol. After cleaning, make sure that oil, grease and water do not contact the cleaned surface.
  3. Remove the tape from the windshield molding (A) and install the molding on the windshield glass (B).
  4. Using a sponge, apply a thin coat of body primer to the original adhesive remaining around the windshield opening flange. Allow the body primer to dry for at least 10 minutes.
    • Do not apply glass primer to the body. Be careful not to mix up the glass primer and body primer sponges.
    • Never touch primed surfaces with your hands.
    • Mask the instrument panel before painting the flange.
  5. Apply a thin layer of glass primer to the outer side of the fasteners.
    • Never touch the primed surface with your hands. If you do, the adhesive may not bond properly to the glass, causing a leak after the windshield is installed.
    • Do not apply body primer to the glass.
    • Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials off the primer.
  6. Pack the adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets to ensure continuous delivery. Place the cartridge in the sealant gun and apply an adhesive bead (B) along the edge of the windshield (A) between the clip and the moulding, as shown in the illustration. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make the bead slightly thicker at each corner.
  7. Use suction cups (A) to hold the windshield glass (B) over the opening, align it with the installation marks (C) made in step 15, and set it onto the adhesive. Lightly press the windshield glass until all edges are fully seated on the adhesive around the entire perimeter. Do not open or close the doors until the adhesive has cured.
  8. Install the windshield side molding assembly (A).
  9. Install the hood upper cover. (Refer to "Upper Cover Cowl")
  10. Allow the adhesive to dry for at least one hour, then spray water over the roof and check for leaks. If a leak occurs, allow it to dry, then seal with sealant:
    • Allow the vehicle to stand for at least four hours after windshield installation. If the vehicle must be driven within 4 hours, drive it slowly.
    • Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after installation.
  11. Install the inside rear view mirror assembly. (Refer to Mirror - "Inside Rear View Mirror")
  12. Install the front pillar garnish. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Garnish".)

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