Window - Wind Noise While Driving
Group: TRIMNumber: 98-80-001
Date: JANUARY, 1998
Model: 1992-97 ELANTRA
Subject
ELANTRA WINDOW REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT
DESCRIPTION:
When driving over rough roads the front door window glass may settle, creating a wind noise. The window regulator may be misadjusted allowing the glass to close at an angle. When the glass settles into position, it leaves a gap at the top, which can cause a wind noise while driving.
Note:
This procedure does not apply to vehicles produced after September 26, 1997.
DIAGNOSING PROCEDURE:
1. Roll the window fully open, then fully closed.
2. With one palm on each side, pull the glass to the rear.
If the glass moves back more than 4 mm (1/8 inch), it has too much clearance and may benefit from the following service procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the door panel (see appropriate Shop Manuals for details).
2. Carefully pull back the door trim seal (plastic shield).
3. Unbolt the glass grips from the regulator and tape the glass in the raised position, so it is out of the way (see drawing).
4. Unbolt the 4 window regulator mounting nuts.
5. Carefully push the window regulator into the door.
6. Mark the regulator upper mounting holes, as per drawing, 3 mm back from the edge of the holes.
7. Elongate the regulator upper mounting holes 3 mm back from the edge of the holes using a rotary rasp, a "Uni bit" or a hand file. Vacuum the metal chips out of the door.
8. Apply a rust preventative paint over the bare metal edges.
Note:
Hyundai brand touch up paints are zinc rich, and have good rust preventative properties.
9. Loosely reinstall the window regulator back into the door.
10. Reattach the glass to the regulator. Adjust the window regulator so the glass is positioned against the back of the glass run along the rear of the door.
11. Tighten the 4 window regulator mounting nuts to 4 lb.ft (55 Kg.cm, 5.5 Nm).
12. Roll the glass up and down a few times. Check for smooth operation and confirm that no binding occurs. Check that the glass has less than 4 mm (1/8 inch) of movement to the rear.
13. Apply a thin coating of silicone compound, such as "Syl Glide" or Marson K-2 Silicone Compound (part no. 15498 available through your local Curtis Industries Representative) to the back of the glass run where it contacts the glass. Make sure there is no excess compound visible.
14. Reassemble the door trim seal (plastic shield), making certain there are no tears or voids in the butyl tape seal. Reinstall the door panel. Make certain that any damaged fasteners are replaced and there are no rattles in the door panel.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 26, 1997