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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI1996ELANTRA L4-1.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
1996 Hyundai Elantra L4-1.8L
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
1996 Hyundai Elantra L4-1.8LSECTION Service and Repair
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Place manual control lever in Neutral position, then remove control lever retainer and control lever.
3. Disconnect electrical harness, then remove switch retaining bolts and switch assembly.
4. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Adjust switch, with manual control lever in Neutral position, turn switch body until wide end of control lever aligns with switch body flange.
b. Hold switch body in position, torque retaining bolts to 10-12 Nm (7-9 ft.lbs.)
NOTE: When setting up the switch body, be careful not to drop 0-ring from the switch body. Tighten the attaching bolts carefully.
2. Place manual control lever in Neutral position, then remove control lever retainer and control lever.
3. Disconnect electrical harness, then remove switch retaining bolts and switch assembly.
4. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Adjust switch, with manual control lever in Neutral position, turn switch body until wide end of control lever aligns with switch body flange.
b. Hold switch body in position, torque retaining bolts to 10-12 Nm (7-9 ft.lbs.)
NOTE: When setting up the switch body, be careful not to drop 0-ring from the switch body. Tighten the attaching bolts carefully.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.