Hyundai Sonata LF Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Crash Pad Lower Panel Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 90Engine Electrical System — 58Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 114Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 50Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 213Body Electrical System — 241Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 52
5steps
~30min
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Replacement
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or a trim tool, wrap the tool with protective tape and apply protective tape to the surrounding parts to prevent damage.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts so as not to damage 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, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
  4. Disconnect the diagnostic connector (A) and the various connectors (B).
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.
    • Replace any damaged clips.

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