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...
Other information:
Digital key (Card key) save
1. Install Hyundai digital key app in
main user’s smartphone and register
the digital key (smartphone). Please
refer to the registration method of the
digital key (smartphone).
2. Using the [Pair Card Key] menu on
the digital key application, you can
activate the Card Key registration
mode...
Your vehicle is equipped with an
Emergency Trunk Safety Release lever
located inside the trunk. When someone
is inadvertently locked in the trunk, the
trunk can be opened by moving the lever
in the direction of the arrow and pushing
the trunk open...