2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Light

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Front fog light (if equipped)
Follow the steps 1 to 6 from the pre-
vious page.
7. Disconnect the power connector
from the socket.
8. Remove the bulb-socket from the
housing by turning the socket
counter clockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the housing.
9. Install the new bulb-socket into the
housing by aligning the tabs on the
socket with the slots in the hous-
ing. Push the socket into the hous-
ing and turn the socket clockwise.
10. Connect the power connector to
the socket.
Side repeater light bulb
replacement (if equipped)
If the light bulb is not operating, we
recommend that the vehicle be
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Rear combination light bulb
replacement
(1) Back-up light
(2) Tail light
(3) Rear turn signal light
(4) Stop/tail light
(5) Side marker
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Outside light
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative battery
cable.
3. Open the tailgate.
4. Loosen the light assembly retain-
ing screws with a cross-tip screw-
driver.
5. Remove the rear combination light
assembly from the body of the
vehicle.Rear turn signal light and stop/tail light
Follow the steps 1 to 5 from the pre-
vious page.
6. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
7. Remove the bulb from the socket by
pressing it in and rotating it counter-
clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket.
Pull the bulb out of the socket.
8. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.9. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
10. Reinstall the light assembly to
the body of the vehicle.
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Rear side marker
Follow the steps 1 to 5 from the pre-
vious page.
6. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
7. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pulling out the bulb.
8. Insert a new bulb.9. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
10. Reinstall the light assembly to
the body of the vehicle.Inside light
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative battery
cable.
3. Open the tailgate.
4. Remove the service cover using a
flat-blade screwdriver.
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Tail light
5. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
7. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.8. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
9. Install the service cover by putting
it into the service hole.
Back-up light (Bulb type)
5. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
6. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
7. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
8. Install the socket into the assem-
bly by aligning the tabs on the
socket with the slots on the
assembly and turning the socket
clockwise.
9. Reinstall the light assembly to the
body of the vehicleHigh mounted stop light
replacement
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative battery
cable.
3. Open the tailgate.
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7. Remove the rear spoiler assembly. 8. Remove the high mounted stop
lamp after removing the mounting
nuts.
9. Install a new lamp
10. Reinstall the rear spoiler and the
tailgate upper trim in the reverse
order.License plate light bulb
replacement
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative battery
cable.
3. Remove the cover by pressing it
as direction of the arrows.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
5. Install a new bulb.
6. Reinstall in the reverse order.
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Interior light bulb replacement
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,
gently pry the lens from the interi-
or light housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens tabs with the interior
light housing notches and snap
the lens into place.
WARNING
Prior to working on the Interior
Lights, ensure that the “OFF”
button is depressed to avoid
burning your fingers or receiv-
ing an electric shock.
CAUTION
Use care not to dirty or damage
lens, lens tab, and plastic hous-
ings.
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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Finish maintenance
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-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign mate-
rials. Make sure the drain holes in the
lower edges of the doors and rocker
panels are kept clear and clean.Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits. A mild soap, safe for
use on painted surfaces, may be
used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-
ish.
CAUTION
Do not use strong soap, chem-
ical detergents or hot water,
and do not wash the vehicle in
direct sunlight or when the
body of the vehicle is warm.
Be careful when washing the
side windows of your vehicle.
Especially, with high-pressure
water, water may leak through
the windows and wet the inte-
rior.
To prevent damage to the
plastic parts and lamps, do
not clean with chemical sol-
vents or strong detergents.
WARNING - Wet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while main-
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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 bright-
metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preser-
vative and rub to a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal
areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, acceler-
ated rusting can occur on underbody
parts such as the fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system, even
though they have been treated with
rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after off-road driving and at the end of
each winter. Pay special attention to
these areas because it is difficult to
see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to wet down the
road grime without removing it. The
lower edges of doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes
that should not be allowed to clog with
dirt; trapped water in these areas can
cause rusting.WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.