How to Remove the Exterior Door Handle of a Hyundai ix35?
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Steps to remove the exterior door handle of a Hyundai ix35: 1. Prepare a small flat-head screwdriver and a T20 Torx bit; 2. There is a small square hole beneath the decorative cover. Insert the small flat-head screwdriver into the hole and gently pry to remove the lock cylinder decorative cover; 3. Open the door and locate the rubber pad on the door edge. Use the small flat-head screwdriver to pry it off, revealing the door handle lock block screw inside. Remove it with the T20 Torx bit; 4. Use the small flat-head screwdriver to pry off the small round cover at the door handle's fixing screw location; 5. After removing the small round cover, the screw inside will be visible. Loosen the screw, hold the door handle with your left hand, and use the T20 Torx bit in your right hand to loosen the fixing screw of the door handle; 6. Use the small flat-head screwdriver to pry from the gap between the lock block and the door panel edge to remove the door handle lock block; 7. Pull the door handle backward with your left hand to separate it from the door panel, then disconnect the wiring harness connector at the door handle to remove it; 8. Remove the door handle's protective pad by gently pulling it apart by hand. The Hyundai ix35 is an SUV model, offering two engine options: a 2.0-liter and a 2.4-liter.
To remove the Hyundai ix35 door handle, let me share some practical tips. After opening the door, locate the screws on the inner side of the door panel—usually Phillips head screws positioned near the armrest and corners. Use a standard screwdriver to loosen them gradually, avoiding excessive force to prevent stripping. Carefully pry off the interior trim panel using a plastic pry tool, as there are multiple clips underneath—if one breaks, reassembly becomes tricky. Once the handle mechanism is exposed, simply remove its mounting screws to extract the entire handle. If there's an anti-theft device with wiring, disconnect the connector first. Wear gloves throughout for hand protection, and just prepare basic tools like screwdrivers and pry tools. After removal, take a moment to inspect the door panel edges for aging signs to prevent future issues—handling these minor tasks yourself can save you around a hundred bucks.
