Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Tail Gate - Body (Interior and Exterior)Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Tail Gate

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 tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the tailgate by moving it up and down or from side to side.
3.
Adjust the gap between the tailgate and body by turning the tailgate overslam bumpers (B).
4.
After loosening the tailgate 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 tailgate opens or closes properly.

Tail Gate Assembly. Components and components location

Component Location

1. Tailgate assembly

Tail Gate Assembly. Repair procedures

Replacement
  
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Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.
  
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When removing and installing the tailgate, an assistant is needed.
1.
Remove the tailgate trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - "Liftgate Trim")
2.
Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on both ends of the tailgate lifter (B).
3.
Disconnect the connectors and tailgate wiring harness (A).
4.
After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the tailgate assembly (B).
Tightening torque :
21.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.2 - 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 - 19.5 lb-ft)

5.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
  
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Make sure the tailgate locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly.
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Adjust the tailgate alignment.
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Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

Tail Gate Trim. Components and components location

Component Location

1. Tailgate Lower Trim
2. Tailgate Upper Trim
 3. Tailgate Side Trim

Tail Gate Trim. Repair procedures

Replacement
[Tailgate lower trim]
  
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
  
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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Take care not to scratch the body surface.
1.
Remove the tailgate upper & lower trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - "Liftgate Trim")
2.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the pull handle (A).
3.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the PTG switch (A).
4.
After loosening the mounting screws and fastner remove the tailgate lower trim (A).
5.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
  
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Replace any damaged clips.
[Tailgate upper trim]
  
•
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
  
•
When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
•
Take care not to scratch the body surface.
1.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the tailgate upper trim (A).
2.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
  
•
Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
[Tailgate side trim]
  
•
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
  
•
When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
•
Take care not to scratch the body surface.
1.
Remove the tailgate upper trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - "Liftgate Trim")
2.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the side trim (A).
[LH]

[RH]
3.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
  
•
Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

Tail Gate Lift. Repair procedures

Replacement
  
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Take care to not let the tailgate fall on you as the lifts are removed. Have a helper hold the tailgate open, or use a secure method to hold it open.
1.
Using a screwdriver, lift up slightly the socket clips (A) of both ends on the lifter (B), and then remove the lifter from the bracket.
2.
Push the socket of the lifter into the bracket for installation.
  
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Make sure the tailgate locks and opens properly and locks securely.

Tail Gate Weatherstrip. Repair procedures

Replacement
1.
Remove the tailgate weatherstrip (A).
  
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Do not apply sealant to the body.

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