How Do I Remove the Back Interior Panel of a Santa Fe

Discussion in 'Hyundai Santa Fe' started by Juan & Mary Mercogliano, Apr 7, 2008.

  1. Hello,

    While backing up, my wife hit a pole and dented the little section of sheet
    metal below one of the rear parking lights of her 2004 Santa Fe. What got
    dented is a little rectangular panel of approximately 3" x 12", that curves
    following the shape of the parking light lens. I'd like to remove it, fix
    it, spray paint it and reinstall it.

    After removing the parking light unit, I noticed that the panel is attached
    to the body by 4 bolts that can be accessed from behind. But I will have to
    remove the interior plastic panel right behind the rear lights and see
    whether I can reach the bolts in question. Does anybody know how to remove
    it? I imagine that probably I will have to pry the panel until it pops out.
    But I wouldn't like to make matters worse by damaging the interior, which is
    fine so far.

    I will appreciate any guidance you can provide.
    Regards

    JC
     
    Juan & Mary Mercogliano, Apr 7, 2008
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  2. Juan & Mary Mercogliano

    hyundaitech Guest

    I believe there may be a couple screws. Pull up the carpet/cargo covers
    and check around the bottom flange. Also check attachments and behind
    hole covers for screws
     
    hyundaitech, Apr 9, 2008
    #2
  3. Thank you. It will be my project for tomorrow.
     
    Juan & Mary Mercogliano, Apr 12, 2008
    #3
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