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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2011SANTA FE GLS, 3.5 G, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 5 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A6MF2)SHIFT LEVERREPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVAL
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWD
Repair procedures: Removal
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the center console assembly. (Refer to "Interior ".)
- Disconnect sports mode connector (A).
- Take off the clip (A) and the clamp (B) and then remove the shift cable (C).
- Remove the shift lever assembly (B) by removing the four bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
- Remove the nut connected with manual lever on the automatic transaxle assembly and a clip.
- Remove the shift cable assembly in the vehicle after removing the nuts (B) and the retainer (A).
Tightening torque:
7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8~8.7 lb-ft)
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.