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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2002SONATA L4-2.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEDOORS, HOOD AND TRUNKDOORSFRONT DOORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2002 Hyundai Sonata L4-2.4L
Front Door: Service and Repair
2002 Hyundai Sonata L4-2.4LSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Remove the door window regulator handle and then remove clip using a piece of cloth (Manual type only).
2. Remove the quadrant inner cover and the rear view mirror.
3. Remove the front door inside handle housing.
4. Remove the front door trim panel.
5. Insert a trim panel remover between the trim fasteners and the door trim panel to pry off.
Disconnect the door lamp connector.
6. Remove the pull handle mounting bracket, inside door handle and the door trim seal.
7. Remove the front speaker.
8. Remove the front door belt outside weatherstrip.
9. Lower the door window glass and loosen the carrier plate mounting bolts in the regulator channel.
Tightening torque
Front door glass mounting bolts:
8 - 12 Nm (80 - 120 kg.cm, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)
10. Pull the door glass out through the window slot.
11. Remove the door regulator channel mounting bolts and then remove the door regulator assembly.
Tightening torque
Door regulator channel mounting bolts:
4 - 6 Nm (40 - 60 kg.cm, 2.9 - 4.4 lb.ft)
12. Remove the front door latch and actuator.
13. Remove the outside door handle.
14. Remove the door wiring harness.
15. Remove the door waistline molding.
16. Remove the door glass run and door side weatherstrip.
17. Installation is the reverse of removal.
When installing the door trim seal, butyl tape should not be placed over the door trim fastener mounting area.
1. Remove the door window regulator handle and then remove clip using a piece of cloth (Manual type only).
2. Remove the quadrant inner cover and the rear view mirror.
3. Remove the front door inside handle housing.
4. Remove the front door trim panel.
5. Insert a trim panel remover between the trim fasteners and the door trim panel to pry off.
Disconnect the door lamp connector.
6. Remove the pull handle mounting bracket, inside door handle and the door trim seal.
7. Remove the front speaker.
8. Remove the front door belt outside weatherstrip.
9. Lower the door window glass and loosen the carrier plate mounting bolts in the regulator channel.
Tightening torque
Front door glass mounting bolts:
8 - 12 Nm (80 - 120 kg.cm, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)
10. Pull the door glass out through the window slot.
11. Remove the door regulator channel mounting bolts and then remove the door regulator assembly.
Tightening torque
Door regulator channel mounting bolts:
4 - 6 Nm (40 - 60 kg.cm, 2.9 - 4.4 lb.ft)
12. Remove the front door latch and actuator.
13. Remove the outside door handle.
14. Remove the door wiring harness.
15. Remove the door waistline molding.
16. Remove the door glass run and door side weatherstrip.
17. Installation is the reverse of removal.
When installing the door trim seal, butyl tape should not be placed over the 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:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.