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Hyundai Elantra Maintenance and Repair

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Re: Side View Mirror Glass [gomst1] by jacktb
May 12, 2009 (12:01 pm)
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Replying to: gomst1 (May 11, 2009 5:49 pm)

One question regarding this procedure: Did you remove the mirror from the housing and have it in hand as the video clip shows? If so, how did you remove it? Thanks. --Jack
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Re: Side View Mirror Glass [jacktb] by gomst1
May 12, 2009 (5:33 pm)
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Replying to: jacktb (May 12, 2009 12:01 pm)

Yes, I removed the mirror from the housing. On the 2008 Elantra, the mirror assembly is attached to the housing by a plastic ball and socket attachment.
To remove the mirror, you will have to firmly pull the mirror from the top or bottom in order to disengage the plastic ball. Just be careful when pulling because it is possible to break the mirror. To put it back, you will need to pop it in by squarely putting the mirror on top of the plastic sockets then quickly pop it in with a quick controlled jab to the center of the mirror. Again, it is possible to break the mirror. Just don't apply excessive force otherwise you will end up with a broken mirror.
 
Good luck.
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Re: Side View Mirror Glass [gomst1] by jacktb
May 14, 2009 (12:49 pm)
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Replying to: gomst1 (May 12, 2009 5:33 pm)

Thanks for this helpful info. I'll give it a try.
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Re: Side View Mirror Glass [gomst1] by jacktb
May 19, 2009 (12:20 pm)
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Replying to: gomst1 (May 12, 2009 5:33 pm)

Finished this repair and it worked perfectly. Mirror was smashed, so I covered it with masking tape to prevent splintering when removing heating element. Was able to reinstall without breaking as the operative term there was "controlled jab"!
 
Thanks again for all the advice. This forum saves users a lot of time and money with help like this. Did this repair for about 30 bucks.
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High pitched squeal in the mornings by leefteach2
May 23, 2009 (3:53 am)
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I have a 2005 Elantra and I have been noticing that recently, every morning after I back out of my driveway and start to go forward there is a high pitched squealing noise. It stops shortly thereafter then I hear a faint chirping noise that also goes away after a few minutes. It only happens in the mornings on the first start. Also, if I turn the wheels slowly when going forward I do not hear the squeal. I just had the belts replaced and that did not help the problem. I also had the tires replaced in Feb. Any information would be helpful.
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Re: High pitched squeal in the mornings [leefteach2] by jlflemmons
May 23, 2009 (8:36 am)
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Replying to: leefteach2 (May 23, 2009 3:53 am)

I will assume here that you have had the brakes checked to make sure the pads do not need replacing?
 
Do you live in a high humidity area? What you are describing could easily be light surface rust forming on the disc rotors overnight. Won't hurt anything, and is fairly common. What you can do to determine this would be to look at the rotor through the wheel before moving the car. See if the rotors are bright and shiny.
 
When you first drive away, get the car up to 20mph or so, and stop. Don't need to nail the brakes, just a good quick stop, and see if the noise is gone. The light layer of surface rust is removed after just one or two applications of the brakes.
 
Both of my Elantras did the same thing in rainy weather, but never did it during the long dry summers we get here in Texas.
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orion by bjc2
Jun 10, 2009 (4:52 am)
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can anyone tell me how to remove the backseat on a 01 elantra?
thanks,
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06 Elantra squeeky wheels by 76chevyc10
Jul 13, 2009 (8:01 pm)
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Im working on an 06 Hyundai Elantra. it was squeeking very loud and i noticed the brake pads were pretty small so I changed the pads. drove it around and now it still squeeks, but now it doesnt squeek when i brake. it just makes noise all the time while driving. very loud and annoying.
 
was thinking the rotors might be warped. wanted an opinion b/c money is tight. also, should i try and get them turned or just replace them.
 
also, owner hit a pole a few years back, was "repaired". noise from front wheels is recent. noise is not there when making sharp turns. wondering if maybe the wheel bearings could be shot?
 
any help would be great. this is the first foreign car ive ever taken a wrench to, so some detailed help would be awesome. bit of a change from my 76 chevy.
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Re: 06 Elantra squeeky wheels [76chevyc10] by fushigi
Jul 14, 2009 (10:30 am)
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Replying to: 76chevyc10 (Jul 13, 2009 8:01 pm)

I'm not sure about the '06 but when I had the brake pads changed on my wife's '01 last year we discovered the rotors needed to be turned. Problem was, it was a Saturday and the local shop didn't have anyone in to do it. New rotors were like $25 each (turning would have been something like $12 or 14 each) so for the minimal extra cost and to get the job done I went with new rotors.
 
Call your local parts joint. It doesn't hurt to ask.
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access door to gas tank by rstone1
Aug 01, 2009 (6:21 pm)
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i can't get the door open that gives me access to my gas tank opening - an obvious problem especially since i am low on gas - can anybody tell me how to open the access door ?

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