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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. With a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness of about 2mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire rear window glass opening flange:
    • Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding.
    • Remove the rubber dam and fasteners from the body.
    • Mask off surrounding surfaces before painting.
      Fig 1: Removing Rubber Dam & Fasteners From Body
      G12126014Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  2. Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the clean surface.

    Front 

    Fig 2: Cleaning Front Body Bonding Surface With Sponge Dampened In Alcohol
    G12126015Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    Rear 

    Fig 3: Cleaning Rear Body Bonding Surface With Sponge Dampened In Alcohol
    G12126016Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to the original adhesive remaining around the windshield opening 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.
    • Mask off the dashboard before painting the flange.
    Fig 4: Applying Glass Primer To Body
    G12126017Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Apply a light coat of glass primer to the outside of the fasteners.
    • Never touch the primed surface with your hand. If you do, the adhesive may not bond to the glass properly, causing a leak after the tailgate glass is installed.
    • Do not apply body primer to the glass.
    • Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from the primer.

    Front 

    Fig 5: Body Primer Applying Area To Glass (Front)
    G12126018Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    Rear 

    Fig 6: Body Primer Applying Area To Glass (Rear)
    G12126019Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a bead of sealant (B) around the edge of the tail gate glass (A) as shown. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.

    Front 

    Fig 7: Applying Bead Of Sealant Around Edge Of Tail Gate Glass (Front)
    G12126020Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    Rear 

    Fig 8: Applying Bead Of Sealant Around Edge Of Tail Gate Glass (Rear)
    G12126021Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Use suction cups (A) to hold the tail gate glass (B) over the opening, align it with the alignment marks (C) made in step 15, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly push on the windshield until its edges are fully seated on the adhesive all the way around. Do not open or close the doors until the adhesive is dry

    Front 

    Fig 9: Holding Tail Gate Glass Using Suction Cups (Front)
    G12126022Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    Rear 

    Fig 10: Holding Tail Gate Glass Using Suction Cups (Rear)
    G12126023Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Installation the rear spoiler (A).
    Fig 11: Installing Rear Spoiler
    G12126024Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Installation the rear spoiler mounting nuts.

    Tightening torque  :

    5.9 ~ 6.4 N.m (0.6 ~ 0.65 kgf.m, 4.3 ~ 4.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 12: Installing Rear Spoiler Mounting Nuts
    G12126025Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Installation the washer nozzle (B) and high mounted stop lamp connector (A).
    Fig 13: Installing Washer Nozzle & High Mounted Stop Lamp Connector
    G12126026Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Let the adhesive dry for at least 3-4 hour, then spray water over the glass and check for leaks.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not spray to adhesive area directly. Spray water over the glass and then spill water around the glass.
  11. Areas may leak. Let the glass dry, then seal with adhesive.
    CAUTION:
    • Let the vehicle stand for at least four hours after glass installation. If the vehicle has to be used within the first eight, it must be driven slowly.
    • Keep the glass dry for the first hour after installation.
    • Please have the driver use caution and not drive vehicle along an uneven dirt road or drive violently.
  12. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.