2003 Hyundai Tiburon Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Automatic Transaxle Shift Control: Removal

  1. Remove the push button, the spring and the cap.
    Fig 1: Removing The Push Button, The Spring & The Cap
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  2. Remove the knob mounting nut.
    Fig 2: Removing The Knob Mounting Nut
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  3. Remove the shift knob.
    Fig 3: Removing Shift Knob
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  4. Remove the console upper cover.
  5. Remove the console assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing The Console Assembly
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  6. Remove the indicator panel.
    Fig 5: Removing Indicator Panel
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  7. Remove the indicator lower cover.
    Fig 6: Removing The Indicator Lower Cover
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  8. Remove the indicator plate.
    Fig 7: Removing Indicator Plate
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  9. Remove the key lock cable nut.
    Fig 8: Removing The Key Lock Cable Nut
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  10. Remove the shift lock cable nut.
    Fig 9: Removing The Shift Lock Cable Nut
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  11. Remove the control cable snap pin.
    Fig 10: Removing The Control Cable Snap Pin
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  12. Remove the control cable clip and the control cable.
    Fig 11: Removing The Control Cable Clip & The Control Cable
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  13. Remove the shift lever bracket bolt.
    Fig 12: Removing The Shift Lever Bracket Bolt
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  14. Remove the shift lever.
    Fig 13: Removing The Shift Lever
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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.