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Repair procedures: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the front door window glass.

    (Refer to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS ")

  2. Remove the front door outside handle.

    (Refer to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ")

  3. Loosen the outside handle base mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 1: Loosening Outside Handle Base Mounting Bolt
    G10750892Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Disconnect the outside rear view mirror connector (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Outside Rear View Mirror Connector
    G10750893Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Loosen the front door latch (B) mounting screws.
  6. After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the front door module (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 3: Loosening Front Door Module Mounting Bolts
    G10750894Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Disconnect the front door module mounting clip (B).
  8. Disconnect the connectors and front door module wiring harness (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Front Door Module Mounting Clip And Wiring Harness
    G10750895Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • The area of whole parts should be applied with sufficient grease.
    • Make sure connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
    • Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.