How to Install Hyundai OEM Cross Bars on 2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe + Why We Chose Them

In this video, we'll show you how to install Hyundai OEM cross bars on a 2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe and explain why we chose them for our vehicle.
Whether you're planning a road trip or need extra storage space, cross bars are a great addition to your vehicle. We'll walk you through the installation process and give you some insights on why we believe Hyundai OEM cross bars are the best option for the Santa Fe. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more helpful car tips and tricks!
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Hyundai OEM Santa Fe Cross Bar Part #: S2F21-AC500
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[@generac43]

Excellent again! Thanks!👍👍

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

Thank you for continuing to watch our Santa Fe videos! We greatly appreciate it

[@dropitnjax]

Hyundai made these very easy to put on and look good. As always, nice job on demonstrating everything.

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

Thank you for watching and sharing the kind words. We appreciate you.

[@FixItFrench]

Very easy tutorial to follow! Looks like a pretty solid upgrade and you already know OEM is worth the money

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

Thank you, Matt, for watching and sharing. We appreciate it. I was shocked that we could get OEM for less, so it made it an easy choice. Lol.

[@inspiringbuilds]

Simple enough, nice work, and looks good! I agree with you even without a discount OEM parts makes you feel more comfortable. 👍

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

Thank you for watching and sharing. We appreciate it. It's not very often that OEM is the same or less expensive than popular aftermarket, so it's a smart choice in our opinion.

[@inspiringbuilds]

@@SpiritedWrenchers Agreed, and a no brainer every time if you can get it at the same cost.

[@burkestaes8771]

Very good instruction. Seems like they are very strong and stable.

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

Thank you, Burke, for watching and sharing the kind words. We appreciate it. These hold on great. No issues on our 6 hour road trip.

[@stencorp24]

Very well done!

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

Thank you Lyle for watching and taking the time to share the kind words. We really appreciate that! Stay safe out there!

[@MyMeade12]

As usual, excellent tutorial Dana. Tell Art that the peanut gallery is supposed to remain silent !

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

Lol. Thanks Brian for watching and sharing the kind words. Not to mention the humor. We appreciate it. I'll try to keep it down for the next one. No promises though. 😁

[@commoncents456]

This is a great video. I'm looking for a santa fe, and looking at as much information Thank you

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

Hi Commoncents. Thank you very much for watching and sharing your journey with us. We really do appreciate it. Glad this episode has helped you out while you're looking for a Santa Fe. Be sure to check out the others that we've done on the channel so far and subscribe so you don't miss out on the others that we're planning for soon. Stay safe out there and good luck with your Santa Fe search.

[@jennyloves2097]

I am a first time owner of a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe htrac and I would like to know where is the transmission fluid oil located at. If you can help

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

Hi Jenny, thanks for watching and asking! In short: you can't check it yourself. In all of Hyundai's engineering, they have designed their dual-clutch transmissions (DCT) to be a fully sealed component that doesn't require maintenance until about 100k miles (unless you're driving under 'severe' conditions). If you're a DIY'er at heart like us, there is a top bolt (fill/check bolt) and a lower drain bolt on the transmission that can only be accessed when the vehicle is on a lift (rather, should only be accessed when the vehicle is safely on a lift). To check the gear oil in your DCT, you will need to remove the top bolt (the fill/check bolt) and basically stick your finger inside (gloved, or use a tool for this) to check the level and review the color/grade of oil to determine if you need it replaced. Hope this helps! Take care and stay safe out there!

[@andycrawford9870]

Great simple explanation.❤ Where do you recommend obtaining the racks? Dealer vs alternate supplier - as long as they are original hyundai equipment.

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

Thank you Andy for watching and sharing the kind words. We really appreciate it. What we did initially was do an web search of the cross bars. There was a dealer in another state that had advertised it for a lower cost than our local dealer. We took their price to our dealer and asked if they would match it. Thankfully they had several in stock and the parts manager was happy to clear one out. I'm not sure if you can find an alternate supplier outside of the dealer for these. Let us know how you end up with your search and if you're able to get it below standard price. Cheers!

[@craigc9975]

I picked up a ‘23 limited yesterday. Just opened the box that was in the back to find those racks - nice! Now I won’t have to read the instructions. But being a man, was I going to anyway - lol

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

Hi Craig, thanks for watching and the laugh this morning! The biggest thing about these racks is making sure they're located in the appropriate spot on the roofline, but we're confident that you'd have figured it all out anyway! Hope you get some good use out of them; take care and stay safe!

[@lalo-kn1no]

Mine came with the roof rack installed and I want to take em off . I don’t have a silver key tho. . Is it with the spare tire and stuff or what?

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

Hi Lalo, thansks for watching! We think it should be either in the glove box or the rear compartment tray.... Ours came with locking wheel lugs, and the key was in the rear where the jack and all that would be. Under the cargo floor, in the styrofoam storage tray. Take care and stay safe!

[@lalo-kn1no]

@@SpiritedWrenchers awesome I will check it out and see! Thanks!

[@YellowJacketGarage]

About 14 of them Art...🤣🤣🤣 Also of note, I typically have a step ladder close by since I'm also vertically challenged.😮

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

ROFL. Good call on the number. 🙂. Thank you for watching and sharing in the humor. Glad that it's not just us needing a ladder around all the time. Hahaha. Cheers!

[@YellowJacketGarage]

@SpiritedWrenchers y'all are awesome! Looking forward to when we actually get to meet in person.

[@aroderick03]

Any solutions if my Santa Fe does not have roof rails?

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

Hi Austin. Thank you for watching and asking. We really appreciate it. That's a great question and we didn't an answer so we went to our local dealer to ask them. You really only have 2 unfortunately. 1: Go with an aftermarket solution that doesn't require them. 2: Potentially void your warranty by adding them to the roof. We were a little shocked that there isn't a way you can do them but it appears they need be done at the factory to retain the factory warranty. Wish we had better news but maybe there are some aftermarket options out there for you. Hope that helps. Stay safe out there!

[@RemingtonArmy-]

Oh, oh. When I heard you mention 53.6 lbs/ft as the recommended torque specification for a pair of rooftop crossbars (5:20) I immediately backed the video up to make sure I heard it correctly, because anyone who is well-versed in such matters knows that number is FAR too excessive for a size M6 (5mm Allen head) cap screw. If 53.6 lbs/ft of torque were actually required, the crossbar manufacturer would not have bothered to ship the part with an Allen wrench, as that amount of torque is not attainable with such a tool. A quick check of the Hyundai specs revealed that the recommended torque settings for those fasteners is 53.6 INCH-pounds (53.6 lbs/in). To convert inch-pounds to foot-pounds simply divide by 12. This is how it's done: 53.6 lbs/in / 12 = 4.67 lbs/ft. If your torque wrench is only capable of lbs/ft settings, adjust it for 4.5 - 4.75 (easily accomplished via the iterative method) and never look back. It's a moot point, however, because those fasteners will fail WAY before 53.6 lbs/ft of torque can be applied. The up side is that very few people will drag out a torque wrench to perform this installation and those who do will instinctively know that the 53.6 lbs/ft recommendation was inflated by a factor of 12. Carry on.

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

LOL. Thanks for watching and sharing. It was funny because as I was reading this Dana ran to pull out the manual. She admits that she missed the inch-pounds part in the review of technical data for the video so we thank you for sharing the information to us and our community in a respectful manner. Carry On!

[@RemingtonArmy-]

You two do good work. Keep 'em coming!

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

@@RemingtonArmy- Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate it!