Hyundai Sonata: Wheel alignment and tire balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced.
CAUTION
Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use only approved wheel weights.
Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended that the tires be rotated every 7,500
miles (12,000 km) or sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for correct balance.
When r ...
Tire replacement
Tread wear indicator
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left
on the tir ...
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Crash Pad Under Cover Repair procedures
Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply p ...
License Lamps Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the trunk lid panel.
(Refer to Body - "Trunk Lid Trim")
3.
Remove the license lamp after disengaging the license lamp mo ...
Rheostat. Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the lower crash pad switch (A) from the side crash pad
cover by usin ...