Hyundai Elantra: Interior Trim / Center Pillar Trim
Components and components location
1. Center pillar lower trim
| 2.Center pillar upper trim
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Repair procedures
[Center pillar lower trim]
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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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| Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries. |
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| Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels. |
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| 1. | Remove the front door scuff trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim") |
| 2. | Remove the rear door scuff trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim") |
| 3. | Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center pillar lower trim (A). 
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| 4. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. | •
| Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers). |
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[Center pillar upper trim]
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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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| Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries. |
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| Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels. |
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| 1. | Remove the center pillar lower trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim") |
| 2. | Remove the front seat belt lower anchor cover (A). 
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| 3. | Loosen the mounting bolt, remove the front seat belt lower anchor (A). Tightening torque : 39.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb-ft) |
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| 4. | Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center pillar upper trim (A). 
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| 5. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. | •
| Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers). |
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Components and components location
Component Location 1. Front pillar trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components...
Components and components location
Component Location 1. Rear pillar trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components...
Other information:
Opening the trunk
1. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park,
for automatic transmission/Intelligent
variable transmission) or first gear or
R (Reverse, for manual transmission)
and set the parking brake.
2. Then do one of the following:
Hold down the trunk unlock button
located on your remote key or smart
key for more than 1 second...
Repair procedures
Removal1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.2.Remove the front bumper.(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")3.Remove the head lamp.4.Remove the bulb socket (A) and turn signal lamp bulb (B) from the lamp assembly.Replacement1...
Front Pillar Trim
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