Hyundai Elantra: Appearance Care. Exterior Care / Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a
clear protective finish.
NOTICE
- Do not use abrasive cleaner,
polishing compound, solvent, or wire
brushes on aluminum wheels.
- Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
- Use only a mild soap or neutral
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
water. Also, clean the wheels after
driving on salted roads.
- Do not wash the wheels with highspeed
car wash brushes.
- Do not use any cleaners containing
acid or alkaline detergents.
Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use
a tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright metal
parts from corrosion, apply a coating
of wax or chrome preservative and rub
to a high luster...
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to combat
corrosion, HYUNDAI produces vehicles
of the highest quality...
Other information:
Removal1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.2.Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub. Tightening torque : 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A)...
Adjustment1.Place the car on a flat surface and check whether the body and trunk lid are well - aligned.2.After loosening the trunk lid hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the trunk lid by moving it up and down or from side to side.3.Adjust the gap between the trunk lid and body by turning the trunk lid overslam bumpers (B)...