Hyundai Tucson: Glass Adjustment

WARNING

Check the glass run channel for damage or deterioration, and replace it if necessary.

1. Remove the front door trim.

   (Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Trim")

2. Lower the glass by operating the power window switch until the glass mounting bolt is exposed in the plug hole.

WARNING

Be careful not to drop the glass and/or scratch the glass surface.

3. After loosening the glass mounting bolts, adjust the spacing of the glass (A) by moving the glass from side to side and then tighten the bolts.

4. Check the glass for normal operation.

Door Striker Adjustment

1. After loosening the mounting screw, adjust the striker (A) by moving it forward and backward or from side to side and then tighten the bolts (B).

Tightening torque : (B) : 16.7 - 25.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb-ft)

2. Tap on the striker with a plastic hammer to adjust the striker. The striker will not move much, but will give some adjustment.
3. Hold the outer handle out, and push the door against the body to be sure the striker allows a flush fit. If the door latches properly, tighten the screws and recheck.

Door Position Adjustment

1. Check that the door and body edges are parallel.

2. Place the vehicle on a level surface before adjusting the doors.
3. Adjust the hinges (A) :

• Loosen the door mounting bolts slightly, and move the door in or out until it flush with the body.
• Loosen the hinge mounting bolts slightly, and move the door backward or forward, up or down as necessary.
• Place a shop towel on the jack to prevent damage to the door when adjusting the door.

Tightening torque :

(B) : 23.5 - 31.4 N.m (2.4 - 3.2 kgf.m, 17.4 - 23.1 lb-ft)

(C) : 9.8 - 19.6 N.m (1.0 - 2.0 kgf.m. 7.2 - 14.5 lb-ft)

4. Grease the pivot portions of the hinges indicated.
5. Check for water leaks.

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