Hyundai Elantra: Trunk Lid / Trunk Lid Latch Repair procedures

Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Trunk Lid / Trunk Lid Latch Repair procedures

Replacement

[Trunk lid latch]

•	Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

•	When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

•	Take care not to scratch the body surface.

1.	Remove the tail trunk lid trim. (Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim")

2.	Disconnect the connector (A) and cable (B) and then loosen the bolt and remove the trunk lid latch (C).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	Make sure the tail gate locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

•	Adjust the tail gate alignment.

•	Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.

[Trunk lid cable]

1.	Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")

2.	Remove the rear seat assembly. (Refer to rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")

3.	Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly")

4.	Remove the center pillar lower trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")

5.	Remove the cowl side trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim")

6.	Remove the luggage side trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim")

7.	Remove the floor carpet. (Refer to "Floor carpet")

8.	Remove the tail trunk lid trim. (Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim")

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)

10.	Detach the cable (A) and remove the trunk lid catch (B).

11.	Remove the cable (B) from the trunk lid catch (A).

12.	Remove the trunk lid cable (A).

13.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	Make sure the trunk lid locks/unlocks and opens / closes properly.

[Trunk lid catch]

1.	Remove the front seat assembly [LH]. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")

2.	Remove the front door scuff trim [LH]. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Door Scuff Trim")

3.	Remove the cowl side trim [LH]. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim")

4.	Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly")

5.	Separate the floor carpet to obtain space for removing the rear heating duct.

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)

7.	Detach the cable (A) and remove the trunk lid catch (B).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	Make sure the tail gate locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly.

Trunk Lid Trim Repair procedures

Replacement • Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries. • When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around ...

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