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Instructions for Removing the Door Panel

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

If you need to remove the door panel, it is advisable to first equip yourself with plastic levers and a small screwdriver with a curved, pointed tip to release plastic caps; start by removing the inner trim of the handle opening area and disconnect the cap located at the bottom of the handle grip just behind the window switch; then unscrew the fixing screws and remove the triangular plastic trim located near the external mirror; at this point, you can lever along the edges to release the clips and complete the removal of the panel by disconnecting the lock cable, the window motor connector, and the courtesy light connector.

Updated on 19 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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