2001 Hyundai Sonata Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Automatic Transaxle Shift Control: Removal

  1. Remove the console upper cover plate and than remove the console upper cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Console Upper Cover Plate
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  2. Remove the floor console. Refer to CONSOLE.
  3. Remove the nut and washer.
  4. Remove the control cable clip.
    Fig 2: Removing Control Cable Clip
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  5. Remove the shift lever mounting bolts and the bulb connector.
  6. Remove the shift lever assembly.
  7. Remove the knob mounting screw.
  8. Remove the selector knob.
    Fig 3: Removing Selector Knob
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  9. Remove the indicator.
    Fig 4: Removing Indicator
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  10. Remove the clip, flange nut from the transaxle sides.
  11. Remove the transaxle control cable assembly.
  12. Remove the shift lock cable and the key lock cable.
    Fig 5: Identifying Control Cable
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