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Dismantling the Rear Door Panel

Model: Hyundai Sonata - Years 2004-2014
Part: Door trim panel

Dismantling the rear door panel is very simple as it is secured with only three screws and pressure clips along the edges; start by removing the inner cover of the handle opening to access the screw underneath; likewise, remove the cap inside the handle area at the centre of the panel and the one along the outer edge near the lock; then unscrew these three screws, remove the triangular plastic cover at the back of the window opening, and disengage the pressure clips around the panel's perimeter; pull it away from the door and disconnect the window lift switch connector and the lock cable to complete the dismantling.

Updated on 17 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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