Front Door Hyundai Santa Fe III

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Glass Adjustment

Information

1. Check the glass run channel for damage or deterioration, and replace them if necessary.

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1. Remove the front door trim. Refer to «FRONT DOOR TRIM»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-door)
2. Remove the front door window glass mounting hole plug (B).
3. Carefully move the front door window glass (A) until the glass mounting bolts are visible, then loosen them.
4. Check that the glass moves smoothly.

Door Striker Adjustment

Information

1. Make sure the door latches securely without slamming it. If necessary adjust the striker (A): The striker nuts are fixed. The striker can be fine adjusted up or down, and in or out.

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1. Loosen the screws (B) just enough for the striker to move. Tightening torque: (B): 16.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.7 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 12.3 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
2. Tap on the striker with a plastic hammer to adjust the striker. The striker will not move much, but will give some adjustment.
3. Hold the outer handle out, and push the door against the body to be sure the striker allows a flush fit. If the door latches properly, tighten the screws and recheck.

Door Position Adjustment

Information

1. After installing the door, check for a flush fit with the body, then check for equal gaps between the front, rear, and bottom, door edges and the body. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. Before adjusting, replace the mounting bolts.

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1. Check that the door and body edges are parallel.
2. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.
3. Adjust at the hinges (A): Loosen the door mounting bolts slightly, and move the door in or out until it aligns flush with the body. Loosen the hinge mounting bolts slightly, and move the door backward or forward, up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps. Place a shop towel on the jack to prevent damage to the door when adjusting the door. Tightening torque: (B): 21.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.2 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 19.5 lb-ft) (C): 33.3 ~ 41.2 N.m (3.4 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 24.6 ~ 30.4 lb-ft)
4. Grease the pivot portions of the hinges indicated.
5. Check for water leaks.

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Replacement

Note. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage. Be careful not to scratch the door trim and other parts.

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1. Using a screwdriver or remove the front door quadrant inner cover (A).
2. Disconnect the tweeter speaker connector (A).
3. Remove the front door pull cap (A).
4. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the front door trim (A).
5. Remove the front door inside handle cage (A).
6. Disconnect the outside rear view mirror switch connector (A) and power window switch connector (B).
7. Install in the reverse order of removal. Information Make sure the connector is connected properly. Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly. Replace any damaged clips.

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1. Remove the front door trim. Refer to «FRONT DOOR TRIM»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-door) .
2. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the front door inside handle (A).
3. Install in the reverse order of removal. NOTE: Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly. Replace any damaged clips.

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1. Remove the front door trim. Refer to «FRONT DOOR TRIM»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-door) .
2. Remove the front door belt inside weatherstrip (A).
3. Remove the front door window glass mounting hole plug (B). CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the glass and/or scratch the glass surface. Information Use the door switch to align the mounting hole/bolt with the hole in the door. If unable to operate the window motor, remove the motor and align the hole by hand.
4. Carefully adjust the front door window glass (A) until you can see the bolts, then loosen them. Separate the glass from the glass run and carefully pull the glass out through the window slot. Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
5. Install in the reverse order of removal. Information Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves freely without binding. Adjust glass position as needed. Make sure the door lock and opens properly. Replace any damaged clips.

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1. Remove the front door window glass. Refer to «FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-door) .
2. Remove the front door outside handle. Refer to «FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-door) .
3. Disconnect the front door main connector (A).
4. Loosen the front door outside handle base mounting bolt (A).
5. Disconnect the outside rear view mirror connector (A).
6. Loosen the front door latch (B) mounting screws.
7. After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the front door module (A). Tightening torque: Bolt: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft) Screw: 7.8 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
8. Disconnect the connectors and front door module wiring harness (A).
9. Disconnect the front door latch connector (A).
10. Install in the reverse order of removal. Information The area of whole parts should be applied with sufficient grease. Make sure connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely. Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

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1. Remove the hole plug (B).
2. After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the front door outside handle cover (A). Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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. Information Make sure the connector is connected properly. Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

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1. Remove the front door module. Refer to «FRONT DOOR MODULE»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-door) .
2. Remove the front door outside handle base (A) by pushing in the lock pins located in the back.
3. Open the front door outside handle cable cap (A).
4. Remove the front door outside handle cable (B).
5. Disconnect the front door latch connector (B).
6. Remove the front door latch assembly (A) by pulling it.
7. Remove the front door inside handle cable (A) by pulling it.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal. Information Make sure the connector is connected properly. Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly. Replace any damaged clips.

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1. Remove the front door trim. Refer to «FRONT DOOR TRIM»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-door) .
2. Remove the front door belt inside weatherstrip (A).
3. Install in the reverse order of removal. Information Replace any damaged clips.

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1. Loosen the front door checker (B) mounting bolt. Tightening torque: 19.6 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)
2. Detach the clips, then remove the front door side weatherstrip (A).
3. Install in the reverse order of removal. Information Replace any damaged clips.

See also:
• FRONT DOOR TRIM