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Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION:

Replacement Components

  • Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
NOTE:
  • Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
  1. Remove the tailgate trim.

    ("LIFTGATE TRIM ")

  2. Remove the rear spoiler.

    (Refer to Body Side Molding - "REAR SPOILER ")

  3. Disconnect the hot wire connector (A).
    G12996447Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) to the left and right.

    Information 

    • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
    • Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
    • Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
    G12996448Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Put in a piano wire (A) through the corner of the tailgate window glass and insert wire grips into both ends of the wire.
    G12996449Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B), (C-C), while pulling a piano wire (A) to the left and right.
    CAUTION:
    • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
    • Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
    • Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
    G12996450Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Remove the tailgate window glass (A).
G12996451Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA