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Repair Procedures: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Take care not to scratch the body surface.
  1. Remove the tail gate trim.

    (Refer to Tail Gate - "TAIL GATE TRIM ")

  2. Disconnect the tail gate latch connector (A).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Tail Gate Latch Connector
    G12056596Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the tail gate latch assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Removing Tail Gate Latch Assembly
    G12056597Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the tail gate locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
    • Adjust the tail gate alignment.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
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