Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Door Trim Repair Procedures

5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
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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.
  • Be careful not to scratch the door trim and other parts.
  1. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the front door handle bezel inner cover (A).
  2. Loosen the screws and remove the lower front door trim panel (A) using a flat-tip screwdriver.
  3. Remove the front door inside handle (A).
  4. Disconnect the front door lamp connector (A) and the power window switch connector (B).
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.
    • Check that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
    • Check that the window operates properly.

Test yourself

A quick Hyundai Elantra AD quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.