Hyundai Elantra: Exterior Care / Repairing your vehicle's finish
Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surface must be repaired promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major repair expense.
NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and requires any metal repair or replacement, be sure the body shop applies anti-corrosion materials to the parts repaired or replaced.
NOTICE
Matte paint finish vehicle (if equipped)
In case of matte paint finish vehicles, it is impossible to modify only the damaged area and repair of the whole part is necessary. If the vehicle is damaged and painting is required, we recommend that you have your vehicle maintained and repaired by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Take extreme care, as it is difficult to restore the quality after the repair.
Protecting your vehicle’s finish
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly
and frequently at least once a month with lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-ro ...
Bright-metal maintenance, Underbody maintenance
Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of brightmetal parts from corrosion, apply a coating
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Other information:
Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Service Manual: Hood Latch Repair procedures
Replacement
[Hood lower latch assembly]
1.
Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Cover")
2.
Loosen the mounting clips and remove the air duct (A).
3.
Disconnect the hood latch release cable (A).
4.
Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the wiring moun ...
Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Service Manual: Automatic Transaxle Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine cover")
2.
Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air cleaner")
3.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
4 ...
