Hyundai Santa Cruz: Tail Gate / Tail Gate Assembly
1 . Tailgate assembly
• Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.
• Be careful not to damage the tailgate and body.
• When removing and installing the tailgate, an assistant is needed.
1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.Remove the tailgate bed trim.(Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim")
3.Disconnect the connectors (A).
4.Disconnect the tailgate stay cable (A) as shown.
5.Slide the tailgate the the right disconnecting the left hand side hinge (A), while sliding the tailgate to the right be mindful to avoid potential contact with the rear bumper.
6.Remove the tailgate assembly (A) by tilting it to the 45 degrees.
7.To install, reverse removal procedure.
• Make sure the tailgate locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly.
• Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
Repair procedures
- Adjustment
1.Remove the tailgate from the body.(Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Assembly")
2.Make adjustments to the gate side hinges (B) by loosening the bolts and moving the hinges forward / ba ...
Tail Gate Trim
- Component Location
1. Tailgate top rail trim2. Tailgate bed trim
- Replacement
[Tailgate top rail trim]
• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wr ...
Other information:
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2025 Owners Manual: Good Driving Practices
Never move the shift lever from P
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Never move the shift lever into P
(Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
Be sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before you attempt to shift
into R (Reverse) or D (Dr ...
Hyundai Santa Cruz (NX4A OB) 2021-2025 Service Manual: Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
• The battery must be in good condition and fully charged for this troubleshooting.
Trouble symptomProbable causeRemedy
Engine will not crankBattery charge lowCharge or replace battery
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn outRepair or replace cabl ...
