Hyundai Elantra: Trunk Lid / Trunk Lid Latch
Repair procedures
[Trunk lid latch]
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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 scratch the body surface. |
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1. | Remove the tail trunk lid trim. (Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim") |
2. | Disconnect the connector (A) and cable (B). 
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3. | Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the trunk lid latch (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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4. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. •
| Make sure the tail gate locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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| Make sure the connectors are connected in properly. |
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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) |

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10. | Detach the cable (A) and remove the trunk lid catch (B). 
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11. | Remove the cable (B) from the trunk lid catch (A). 
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12. | Remove the trunk lid cable (A). 

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13. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. •
| Make sure the trunk lid locks/unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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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) |

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7. | Detach the cable (A) and remove the trunk lid catch (B). 
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8. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. •
| Make sure the tail gate locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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Components and components location
Component Location 1. Trunk lid 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. Trunk lid back panel
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...
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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