Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Front Door / Repair procedures

Adjustment

Glass Adjustment

•	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.	Remove the plug hole (A).

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

•	Make sure the door latches securely without slamming it. If necessary adjust the striker (A): The striker nuts are fixed. The striker can be fine adjusted up or down, and in or out.

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) : 17.7 - 33.3 N.m (1.8 - 3.4kgf.m , 13.0 - 24.6 lb-ft)

2.	Check that door opening and closing works properly.

Door Position Adjustment

•	After installing the door, check that the body fits flush with/parallel to all the edges of front door. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. Before adjusting, replace the mounting bolts.

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

2.	Place the vehicle on a level surface before adjusting the doors.

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) : 21.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.2 - 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 - 19.5 lb-ft)

4.	Grease the pivot portions of the hinges indicated.

5.	Check for water leaks.

Components 1. Front door window glass 2. Front door window glass run assembly 3. Front door outside handle 4.

Component Location 1. Front Door Trim

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