Hyundai Santa Fe: Interior Trim / Center Pillar Trim. Repair procedures
[Center pillar lower trim]
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel
removal tool not to damage the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the front door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim -"Door Scuff Trim")
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Remove the rear door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim -"Rear Scuff Trim")
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Remove the front seat belt anchor (A).

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When installing the connector, be sure to insert it
to the anchor pretensioner until "Click" sound is heard
and then check it for secure installation by pulling
it.
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Using a remover and remove the center pillar lower trim (A)

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To install, reverse removal procedure.
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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[Center pillar upper trim]
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel
removal tool not to damage the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the center pillar lower trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim -"Center Pillar Lower Trim")
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Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the center pillar upper trim (A).

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To install, reverse removal procedure.
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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Other information:
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) system removes the soot in the exhaust gas.
The GPF system automatically burns (or oxidizes) the accumulated soot in accordance
with driving situations, unlike a disposable air filter.
In other words, the accumulated soot is automatically purged out by the engine
control system and by the high exhaustgas temperature at normal/ high driving speeds...
Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none
of the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply, you
must follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.
Repeated driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
Driving in heavy dust conditions
Driving in heavy traffic area
Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
Driving over 106 miles (170 km/h)
Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
Engine oil usage which is not recommended (mineral, semi-synthetic, lower
grade spec, etc...
Categories

1. Inside door handle
2. Power window switches
3. Power window lock button/Electronic child safety lock button
4. Side view mirror folding button
5. Side view mirror control switch
6. Central door lock switch
7. Instrument panel illumination control switch
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