Hyundai Sonata LF: Body (Interior and Exterior) / Trunk Lid
Repair procedures
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After loosening the trunk lid hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the trunk lid by moving it up or down, or right or left. |
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Adjust the trunk lid height by turning the trunk lid overslam bumpers (B). |
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After loosening the trunk lid striker (C) mounting bolts,
adjust the trunk lid striker by moving it up or down, or right or left. 
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Trunk Lid Assembly Components and Components Location
Trunk Lid Assembly Repair procedures
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Wear gloves to protect hands from injury. |
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When removing and installing the trunk lid, an assistant is necessary. |
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Remove the trunk lid trim.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim") |
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Disconnect the connectors and trunk lid wiring harness (A). |
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After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the trunk lid assembly (B).
Tightening torque :
6.9 ~ 8.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 0.9 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 6.5 lb-ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the trunk lid locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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Adjust the trunk lid alignment. |
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Make sure the connectors are connected in properly. |
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Replace any damaged clips. |
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Trunk Lid Trim Components and Components Location
Trunk Lid Trim Repair procedures
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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. |
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Take care not to scratch the body surface. |
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Raise the cover (A) using a auger. 
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Loosen the mounting screw and remove the trunk handle (A). 
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After loosening the mounting screw and clips, then remove the trunk lid trim (A). 
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips. |
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Trunk Lid Key Holder Repair procedures
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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. |
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Take care not to scratch the body surface. |
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Remove the trunk lid trim.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim") |
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Loosen the trunk lid key holder mounting nuts. |
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Remove the trunk lid key holder (B) and disconnect the trunk lid key holder cable (A).
Tightening torque :
6.9 ~ 8.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 0.9 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 6.5 lb-ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the trunk lid locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly. |
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Replace any damaged clips. |
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Trunk Lid Back Panel Components and Components Location
Trunk Lid Back Panel Repair procedures
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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. |
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Take care not to scratch the body surface. |
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| 1. |
Remove the trunk lid trim.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim") |
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Remove the inside rear combination lamp.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Rear combination lamp") |
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Loosen the mounting nut, remove the trunk lid panel (A). 
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the connector are connected in properly. |
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Replace any damaged clips. |
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Trunk Lid Weatherstrip Repair procedures
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Remove the trunk lid weatherstrip (A).
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Do not apply sealant to the body. |
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Install the weather strip aligned with canter line (B). |
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Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up or down, or right or left.
2.
Adjust the hood height by turning the hood overslam bumpers (C)...
Components and Components Location
Component Location
1. Fuel filler door
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands...
Other information:
Troubleshooting
SymptomPossible causeRemedyHard steeringImproper front wheel alignmentExcessive turning resistance of lower arm ball jointLow tire pressureNo power assistCorrectReplaceAdjustRepair or replacePoor return of steering wheel to centerImproper front wheel alignmentCorrectPoor or rough rideImproper front wheel alignmentMalfunctioning shock absorberBroken or worn stabilizerBroken or worn coil springWorn lower arm bushingCorrectRepair or replaceReplaceReplaceReplace the lower arm assemblyAbnormal tire wearImproper front wheel alignmentImproper tire pressureMalfunctioning shock absorberCorrectAdjustRepair or replaceWanderingImproper front wheel alignmentPoor turning resistance of lower arm ball jointLoose or worn lower arm bushingCorrectReplaceRetighten or replaceVehicle pulls to one sideImproper front wheel alignmentExcessive turning resistance of lower arm ball jointBroken or worn coil springBent lower armCorrectReplaceReplaceRepair or replaceSteering wheel shimmyImproper front wheel alignmentPoor turning resistance of lower arm ball jointBroken or worn stabilizerWorn lower arm bushingMalfunctioning shock absorberBroken or worn coil springCorrectReplaceReplaceReplaceRepair or replaceReplaceBottomingBroken or worn coil springMalfunctioning shock absorberReplaceRepair or replace
Wheel /tire noise, vibration and harshness concerns are
directly related to vehicle speed and are not generally affected by
acceleration, coasting or decelerating...
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Hood
Fuel Filler Door