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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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[Trunk lid latch] 

CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
NOTE:
  • 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).
    Fig 1: Locating Trunk Lid Latch, Connector And Cable
    G12022529Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Information 

    • 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 ")

  9. 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)

    Fig 2: Locating Trunk Lid Catch Mounting Bolt
    G12022530Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Detach the cable (A) and remove the trunk lid catch (B).
    Fig 3: Locating Trunk Lid Catch And Cable
    G12022531Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  11. Remove the cable (B) from the trunk lid catch (A).
    Fig 4: Locating Trunk Lid Catch And Cable
    G12022532Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  12. Remove the trunk lid cable (A).
    Fig 5: Locating Trunk Lid Cable (1 Of 2)
    G12022533Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    Fig 6: Locating Trunk Lid Cable (2 Of 2)
    G12022534Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    NOTE:
    • 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.
  6. 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)

    Fig 7: Locating Trunk Lid Catch Mounting Bolt
    G12022535Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Detach the cable (A) and remove the trunk lid catch (B).
    Fig 8: Locating Trunk Lid Catch And Cable
    G12022536Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the tail gate locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
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