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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI1999ELANTRA WAGON L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSWINDOWSWINDOW REGULATORREAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Hyundai Elantra Wagon L4-2.0L
Rear Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair
1999 Hyundai Elantra Wagon L4-2.0LSECTION Service and Repair
REAR DOOR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Remove the rear window regulator handle and then remove the clip using a piece of cloth (Manual type only).

2. Remove the door pull handle.

3. Remove the door inside handle and disconnect the inside handle rod clip.

4. Remove the rear door trim mounting screws.

5. Remove the door trim panel.

6. Remove the door trim seal and door pull handle bracket.

7. Remove the rear door belt outside weatherstrip.

8. Loosen the mounting screw and the bolts of the rear door division channel.

9. Loosen the rear door glass mounting bolts from the rear door window regulator and remove the rear door glass.

10. Remove the rear door glass run and rear door division channel.

11. Remove the fixed glass.

12. Remove the rear door belt molding joint and rear door frame molding.

13. Remove the rear door frame garnish.

14. Remove the rear door regulator channel mounting bolts and then remove the door regulator assembly.

15. Remove the door inside handle rod from the door latch assembly.

16. Remove the door outside handle mounting bolts.
Disconnect the outside handle rod from the outside door handle at the position shown.

17. Remove the door latch and door lock actuator.
Door latch tightening torque 8-11 N.m (80-110 kg.cm,5.8-8.0 lb.ft)

18. Remove the waistline molding.

19. Remove the door checker.
Tightening torque 22-33 N.m (220-330 kg.cm, 15.9-23.8 lb.ft)

20. Installation is the reverse of removal.
If the door glass has been remove from the glass grip, be sure to install it in the correct position.

NOTE: When installing the door trim seal, butyl tape should not be placed over door trim fastener mounting area.
Rear Door:
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Remove the rear window regulator handle and then remove the clip using a piece of cloth (Manual type only).
2. Remove the door pull handle.
3. Remove the door inside handle and disconnect the inside handle rod clip.
4. Remove the rear door trim mounting screws.
5. Remove the door trim panel.
6. Remove the door trim seal and door pull handle bracket.
7. Remove the rear door belt outside weatherstrip.
8. Loosen the mounting screw and the bolts of the rear door division channel.
9. Loosen the rear door glass mounting bolts from the rear door window regulator and remove the rear door glass.
10. Remove the rear door glass run and rear door division channel.
11. Remove the fixed glass.
12. Remove the rear door belt molding joint and rear door frame molding.
13. Remove the rear door frame garnish.
14. Remove the rear door regulator channel mounting bolts and then remove the door regulator assembly.
15. Remove the door inside handle rod from the door latch assembly.
16. Remove the door outside handle mounting bolts.
Disconnect the outside handle rod from the outside door handle at the position shown.
17. Remove the door latch and door lock actuator.
Door latch tightening torque 8-11 N.m (80-110 kg.cm,5.8-8.0 lb.ft)
18. Remove the waistline molding.
19. Remove the door checker.
Tightening torque 22-33 N.m (220-330 kg.cm, 15.9-23.8 lb.ft)
20. Installation is the reverse of removal.
If the door glass has been remove from the glass grip, be sure to install it in the correct position.
NOTE: When installing the door trim seal, butyl tape should not be placed over door trim fastener mounting area.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.