Automatic Transaxle Control System: Removal

2009 Hyundai Sonata SE, 3.3 FSECTION Removal
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  1. Remove the shift lever knob (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Shift Lever Knob
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  2. Remove the center console cover (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Center Console Cover
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  3. Remove the five screw (A) from the center console.
    Fig 3: Identifying Center Console Screw
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  4. Remove the center facia low panel (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Center Facia Low Panel
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  5. Remove the center console, (refer to CONSOLE )
  6. Remove the shift cable assembly (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Shift Cable Assembly
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  7. Disconnect the sports mode switch connector (A).
    Fig 6: Identifying Sports Mode Switch Connector
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  8. Remove the shift lever assembly (A).
    Fig 7: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly
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  9. Remove the retainer (A) and nuts (B).
    Fig 8: Identifying Retainer And Nuts
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  10. Remove the shift cable assembly from the transaxle (refer to REMOVAL ).
  11. Remove the shift cable assembly.
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