Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Automatic Transaxle Control System / Shift Cable. Repair procedures

Removal
1.
Make sure vehicle does not roll before setting shift lever to "N" position.
2.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
3.
Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
4.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
5.
Loosen the nut (A) and then separate the shift cable (B).

6.
Remove the shift knob & boots.
(1)
Remove the shift boots (A).

(2)
Pull the shift knob and then removing the shift knob and boots (A).

7.
Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Floor Console")
8.
Remove the floor console air duct (A).

9.
Remove the snap pin (A) and then separate the shift cable (B).

10.
Loosen the nuts (A) and then removing the shift cable retainer (B).

11.
Remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the interior.
Installation
1.
Install the cable retainer (B) and then tightening the nuts (A).
Tightening torque:
11.7 - 14.7 N.m(1.2 - 1.5 kgf.m, 8.6 - 10.8 lb-ft)

  
Install the cable after placing the shift lever and the manual control lever in the N position.
2.
Install the shift cable (B) in the shift lever and then install the snap pin (A).

  
When assembling shift cable, the projection (A) must face upwards.

When assembling the snap pin, be careful about the correct direction.
• The band portion (A) must point to the front of the vehicle.
• The band portion (A) must point outwards.

3.
Install the floor console air duct (A).

4.
Install the shift knob & boots (A).

5.
Insert the shift cable (B) and then lightly tighten the nut (A).

6.
Align the hole in the manual control lever with the "N" position hole of the position switch and then insert the position switch guide pin (SST No.: 09480-A3800) (A).

7.
Push shift cable (A) lightly to "F" direction shown to eliminate free play of shift cable.

8.
Tighten the nut (A) with the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb-ft)

  
Replace the cable clip, use a new one.

9.
Remove the position switch guide pin (SST No. : 09480 - A3800) (A) from the hole.

10.
Install the battery and tray.
(Refer to Engine Electical System - "Battery" )
11.
Install the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
  
Check that operating surely at each range of the position switch corresponding to each position of shift lever.

    Removal 1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 2. Remove the shift knob & boots.

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