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Replacing the Internal Door Handle

Model: Hyundai Santa Fe MK 1 - Years 2000-2006
Part: Door trim panel

To replace the internal opening handle (which also includes the lock control), you must remove the door panel: start by removing the cap inside the trim covering the handle, unscrew the underlying screw, and take off the trim; unscrew the screw inside the handle located at the centre of the panel, remove the caps from the screw heads along the edges of the panel and unscrew them; remove the plastic triangle from behind the external mirror and unclip the clips along the edges of the panel, then remove it by unclipping the connectors; at this point, you can remove the internal handle, unclip the cables, and replace it with the new one, reversing the steps for reassembly.

Updated on 16 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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