Hyundai Elantra: Body (Interior and Exterior) / Trunk Lid
Repair procedures
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Place the car on a flat surface and check whether the body and trunk lid are well-aligned. |
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After loosening the trunk lid hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the trunk lid by moving it up and down or from side to side. |
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Adjust the gap between the trunk lid and body by turning the trunk lid overslam bumpers (B). |
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After loosening the trunk lid striker (C) mounting bolts,
adjust the striker by moving it back and forth or from side to side and
then tighten the mounting bolts. |
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Make sure the trunk lid opens or closes properly. 
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Trunk Lid Assembly Components and Components Location
Trunk Lid Assembly Repair procedures
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries. |
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When removing and installing the trunk lid, an assistant is necessary . |
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Be careful not to damage the trunk lid and body surface. |
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Remove the trunk lid trim.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim") |
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Disconnect the connectors and trunk lid wiring harness (A). |
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After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the trunk lid assembly (B).
Tightening torque :
21.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.2 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)
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To intall, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the trunk lid locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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Adjust the trunk lid as necessary. |
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Make sure the connectors are connected in properly. |
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Replace any damaged clips. |
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Trunk Lid Trim Components and Components Location
Trunk Lid Trim Repair procedures
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries. |
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components. |
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Take care not to scratch the body surface. |
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Raise the cover (A) using a auger. 
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Loosen the mounting screw and remove the trunk handle (A). 
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After loosening the mounting screw and clips, then remove the trunk lid trim (A). 
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To intall, reverse the removal procedure.
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Replace any damaged clips. |
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Trunk Lid Latch Repair procedures
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries. |
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components. |
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Take care not to scratch the body surface. |
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Remove the tail trunk lid trim.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim") |
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Disconnect the connector (A) and cable (B) and then loosen the bolt and remove the trunk lid latch (C). 
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the tail gate locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly. |
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Adjust the tail gate alignment. |
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Make sure the connectors are connected in properly. |
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Remove the front seat assembly.
(Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly") |
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Remove the rear seat assembly.
(Refer to rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly") |
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Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly") |
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Remove the center pillar lower trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim") |
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Remove the cowl side trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim") |
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Remove the luggage side trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim") |
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Remove the floor carpet.
(Refer to "Floor carpet") |
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Remove the tail trunk lid trim.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim") |
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Loosen the trunk lid catch mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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Detach the cable (A) and remove the trunk lid catch (B). 
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Remove the cable (B) from the trunk lid catch (A). 
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Remove the trunk lid cable (A). 
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the trunk lid locks/unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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Remove the front seat assembly [LH].
(Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly") |
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Remove the front door scuff trim [LH].
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Door Scuff Trim") |
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Remove the cowl side trim [LH].
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim") |
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Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly") |
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Separate the floor carpet to obtain space for removing the rear heating duct. |
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Loosen the trunk lid catch mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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Detach the cable (A) and remove the trunk lid catch (B).
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the tail gate locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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Trunk Lid Weatherstrip Repair procedures
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Remove the trunk lid weatherstrip (A).
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Do not apply sealant to the body. |
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To intall, reverse the removal procedure.
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When installing the trunk lid weatherstrip, check the center-marking line (B) |
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