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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Set shift lever to "N" position.
  2. Remove the Air Duct.

    (Refer to: Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ").

  3. Remove the Battery and the Battery Tray.

    (Refer to: Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ").

  4. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
  5. Remove the shift cable mounting nut (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

    7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Inhibitor Switch Connector And Shift Cable Mounting Nut
    G10583067Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove the Manual Control Lever (B) and the washer after removing a nut (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    Fig 2: Manual Control Lever And Nut
    G10583068Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    17.7 ~ 24.5 N.m (1.8 ~ 2.5 kgf.m, 13.0 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)

    CAUTION: Use a SST (09480-A3800) or 0.1969in.(5mm) bolt, fix the inhibitor Manual Control Lever in the 'N' jig hole (A) when you assemble the inhibitor (B).
    Fig 3: N Jig Hole And Inhibitor
    G10583069Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Remove the inhibitor assembly (A) after removing the bolts (2EA).

    Tightening Torque: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Inhibitor Assembly
    G10583070Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: When installing, tighten the inhibitor assembly mounting bolt to the specification displayed above.