Hyundai Elantra CN7: Trunk Lid - Body (Interior and Exterior) - Hyundai Elantra CN7 2021-2024 Workshop ManualHyundai Elantra CN7: Trunk Lid

Repair procedures

Adjustment
1.
Place the car on a flat surface and check whether the body and trunk lid are well - aligned.
2.
After loosening the trunk lid hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the trunk lid by moving it up and down or from side to side.
3.
Adjust the gap between the trunk lid and body by turning the trunk lid overslam bumpers (B).
4.
After loosening the trunk lid striker (C) mounting bolts, adjust the striker by moving it back and forth or from side to side and then tighten the mounting bolts.
5.
Make sure the trunk lid opens or closes properly.

Trunk Lid Assembly

Components and components location
Component Location

1. Trunk lid assembly


Repair procedures
Replacement
   
When removing and installing the trunk lid, an assistant is necessary.
   
Be careful not to damage the trunk lid and body surface.
1.
Remove the trunk lid trim.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim")
2.
Disconnect the connectors and trunk lid wiring harness (A).
3.
After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the trunk lid assembly (B).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)

4.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
Make sure the trunk lid locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly.
Adjust the trunk lid as necessary.
Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
Replace any damaged clips.

Trunk Lid Trim

Components and components location
Component Location

1. Trunk lid trim


Repair procedures
Replacement
   
When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
1.
After loosening the mounting screw and clips, then remove the trunk lid trim (A).

2.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
Replace any damaged clips.

Trunk Lid Latch

Repair procedures
Replacement
[Trunk lid latch]
   
When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
   
Take care not to scratch the body surface.
1.
Remove the tail trunk lid trim.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim")
2.
Disconnect the connector (A) and cable (B).

3.
Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the trunk lid latch (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)

4.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
Make sure the tail gate locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly.
Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
[Trunk lid cable]
1.
Remove the front seat assembly.
(Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")
2.
Remove the rear seat assembly.
(Refer to rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")
3.
Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly")
4.
Remove the center pillar lower trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")
5.
Remove the cowl side trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim")
6.
Remove the luggage side trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim")
7.
Remove the floor carpet.
(Refer to "Floor carpet")
8.
Remove the tail trunk lid trim.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim")
9.
Loosen the trunk lid catch mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)

10.
Detach the cable (A) and remove the trunk lid catch (B).

11.
Remove the cable (B) from the trunk lid catch (A).

12.
Remove the trunk lid cable (A).

13.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
Make sure the trunk lid locks/unlocks and opens / closes properly.
[Trunk lid catch]
1.
Remove the front seat assembly [LH].
(Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")
2.
Remove the front door scuff trim [LH].
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Door Scuff Trim")
3.
Remove the cowl side trim [LH].
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim")
4.
Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly")
5.
Separate the floor carpet to obtain space for removing the rear heating duct.
6.
Loosen the trunk lid catch mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)

7.
Detach the cable (A) and remove the trunk lid catch (B).

8.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
Make sure the tail gate locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly.

Trunk Lid Back Panel

Components and components location
Component Location

1. Trunk lid back panel


Repair procedures
Replacement
   
When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
1.
Remove the trunk lid trim.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim")
2.
Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector (A).
3.
Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the rear combination lamp (B).

4.
Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the trunk lid back panel (A).

5.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
Replace any damaged clips.

Trunk Lid Weatherstrip

Repair procedures
Replacement
   
Do not apply sealant to the body.
1.
Remove the trunk lid weatherstrip (A).

2.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
When installing the trunk lid weatherstrip, check the center - marking line (B).
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