Hyundai Elantra AD Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Crash Pad Lower Panel Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 60Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 90Automatic Transmission — 92Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 31Steering — 20Restraints — 50Brake System — 63Body (Interior and Exterior) — 214Body Electrical System — 221Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 71
5steps
~30min
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Replacement
  • Wear gloves to avoid cutting your hands.
  • When removing with a flat-blade screwdriver or removal tool, wrap the tools with protective tape to prevent damage to components.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts without damaging the surface.
  • Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the side cowl trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Side Cowl Trim")
  2. Using a flat-tip screwdriver or trim removal tool, remove the crash pad side cover [LH] (A).
  3. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
  4. Disconnect the diagnosis connector (A) and the airbag connector (B).
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.
    • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

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