How do I remove interior door cover

[mikehall]

Hi. I have a 2012 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 and need to replace the interior door handle. To access the handle I need to remove the interior door panel. It appears that the bottom on the panel just pulls out from the clips but can't remove the rest. Does anyone know of a YouTube video or manual that shows me where the screws are that need to be removed. Note: I love my car !!!!
Thanks,
Mike Halliday

 

[mikec]

One screw is hidden in the trim piece surrounding the interior door release - look for a round plastic cover that snaps in place and hides the screw. Then look for a screw at the very front of the panel, near where the upper hinge is; this might be covered by a flap of interior fabric. Another, and probably beefy, screw is in the hole in the armrest - the part you grab when pulling the door closed. The bottom of that D-shaped hole is plastic cover that snaps in place, pop it free to see the screw. That's what the factory service manual shows...

I haven't dug into the door on my car (yet). The factory service manual for 2009s says you need to first remove the U-shaped trim piece that frames the window. Look for a screw near the very front of that piece. I would also pry off the triangular cover where the mirror attaches just to get it out of the way; it just snaps in place.

mike c.