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Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION: When replacing the TCM, the vehicle equipped with the immobilizer must be performed procedure displayed.

[In The Case Of Installing Used TCM] 

  1. Perform "TCM Neutral Mode" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to: Body Electrical System - "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ").

  2. After finishing "TCM Neutral Mode", perform "Key Teaching" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to: Body Electrical System - "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ").


[In The Case Of Installing New TCM] 
Perform "Key Teaching" procedure with GDS.
(Refer to: Body Electrical System - "Immobilizer System").
CAUTION: When replacing the TCM, the vehicle equipped with the smart key system (Button Start) must be performed procedure displayed.

[In The Case Of Installing Used TCM] 

  1. Perform "TCM Neutral Mode" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ")

  2. After finishing "TCM Neutral Mode", insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the TCM learns the smart key information automatically.

[In The Case Of Installing New TCM] 
Insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the TCM learns the smart key information automatically.
  1. Turn Ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the TCM Connector (A).
    Fig 1: TCM Connector
    G10582983Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Remove the Battery.

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

  4. Remove the Air Cleaner Assembly.

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

  5. Remove the mounting bolts (A) and nut (B) and remove the TCM (C).
    Fig 2: Mounting Bolts, Nut And TCM
    G10582984Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. After removing the installation nuts (A) and screws (B), remove the TCM (C) from the bracket.
    Fig 3: Installation Nuts And Screws
    G10582985Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA