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
21steps
~126min
4/5difficulty
Done 0 of 21

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 parcel tray trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Parcel Tray Trim")
  3. Remove the rear window shade. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Rear Window Shade")
  4. Apply WD-40 to the side surface of the rear window glass.
  5. Cut the adhesive using the cutter (A).
    • Use a cutter with a blade length of 8 to 12 inches.
  6. 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.
  7. If the piano wire is visible inside the body, pull the piano wire (A) into the vehicle.
  8. 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.
  9. Remove the rear window glass (A).
    • An assistant is required when removing and installing the rear window glass.

Installation

  1. Using a knife (A), remove the sealant (B) from the body panel.
    • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  2. Remove the sealant (B) from the rear window glass using a knife (A).
    • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  3. Using a sponge, apply a thin layer of body primer to the original adhesive remaining around the rear window glass 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.
  4. Apply a thin layer of glass primer to the outer side of the fasteners.
    • Never touch the primed surface with your hands. Doing so may prevent the adhesive from bonding properly to the glass, causing leaks after the rear window glass is installed.
    • Do not apply body primer to the glass.
    • Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials off the primer.
  5. Remove the tape from the rear window moulding (A) and install the moulding onto the rear window glass (B).
  6. Pack the adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets to ensure continuous delivery. Place the cartridge in the sealant gun and apply the adhesive bead (B) along the edge of the rear window (A) between the clip and the molding, as shown in the illustration. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make the bead slightly thicker at each corner. Sealant bead size: Height: 12 mm (0.4724 in.) Width: 8 mm (0.3150 in.)
  7. Using the suction cups (A), hold the rear window 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 glass until the edges are fully seated in the adhesive around the entire perimeter. Do not open or close the doors until the adhesive has cured.
    • When installing the rear window glass (B), accurately align the rear window service hole (D) with the frame.
  8. Allow the adhesive to cure for at least 3-4 hours, then spray water on the glass and check for leaks.
    • Do not spray directly onto the adhesive area. Spray water onto the glass, then pour water around the glass.
  9. Areas may leak. Allow the glass to dry, then seal with adhesive.
    • Let the vehicle stand for at least four hours after installation. If the vehicle must be used during the first eight hours, drive it slowly.
    • Keep the glass dry for the first hour after installation.
    • Ask the driver to use caution, not to drive on rough unpaved roads, and not to drive aggressively.
  10. Install the rear parcel shelf. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Rear Parcel Shelf")
  11. Install the parcel tray trim. (Refer to Interior - "Parcel Tray Trim")
  12. Install the roof side molding. (Refer to Body Moldings - "Roof Side Moldings")

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