Hyundai Sonata LF Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Door Outside Handle 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
2/5difficulty
0102030405010.88N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Remove the hole plug (B).
  2. Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the front door lock (A).

    Tightening torque: 6.9 ~ 10.8 N·m

  3. Remove the front door outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.
  4. Disconnect the front door outside handle connector (A).
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure to install the outside handle escutcheon (A) between the outside handle and the door panel.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.
    • Check that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

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