Hyundai Sonata LF: Body (Interior and Exterior) / Hood
Repair procedures
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After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up or down, or right or left. |
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Adjust the hood height by turning the hood overslam bumpers (C). |
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After loosening the hood latch (D) mounting bolts, adjust the latch by moving it up or down, or right or left. 
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Hood Assembly Components and Components Location
Hood Assembly Repair procedures
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Be careful not to damage the hood and body. |
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When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is necessary. |
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After loosening the hood hinge (A) mounting bolts, remove the hood assembly (B).
Tightening torque :
21.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.2 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the hood locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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Adjust the hood alignment. |
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Hood Lift Repair procedures
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When removing and installing the hood lift, an assistant is necessary. |
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When removing the hood lift, first remove the lower portion and then upper portion. |
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Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on
both ends of the lift (B), and then remove the lift from the bracket. 
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Push the socket of the lift into the bracket for installation.
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Make sure the hood locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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Hood Insulator Pad Repair procedures
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Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator pad (A).
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Be careful not to scratch the hood panel. |
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips. |
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Hood Latch Release Handle Components and Components Location
1. Hood latch release handle
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Hood Latch Release Handle Repair procedures
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Using a socket (B), remove the hood release handle (A). 
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly. |
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Make sure the hood locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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Hood Latch Components and Components Location
Hood Latch Repair procedures
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Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to Front bumper - "Front bumper cover") |
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Remove the head lamps [RH].
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Head Lamps") |
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Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the wiring mounting clips. 
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Remove the hood latch (A) mounting bolts. 
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Disconnect the hood latch cable (A) and remove the hood lower latch assembly (B). 
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly. |
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Make sure the hood locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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Adjust the latch alignment. |
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Components and Components Location
Component Location
1. Fender assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Be careful not to damage the fender and body...
Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the trunk lid hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the trunk lid by moving it up or down, or right or left...
Other information:
Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
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Pull up the lock of the HECU connector , then disconnect the connector.
3.
Disconnect the brake tubes from the HECU by unlocking the nuts counterclockwise with a spanner.
Tightening torque :
ABS : 13...
Roof Side Molding Repair procedures
Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim
tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the
related parts, to prevent damage...
Fender
Trunk Lid