Removal And Installation

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWDSECTION Removal And Installation
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  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Remove the plastic engine cover (A).
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
    1. Remove the air duct (B).
    2. Disconnect the breather hose (C) and the intensifier hose (D).
    3. Disconnect the air intake hose and then remove the air cleaner assembly (E).

      Tightening torqueΒ 

      Hose clamp bolt:

      2.9 ~ 4.9N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6lb-ft)

      Air cleaner assembly bolts:

      7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)

      Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly Components And Plastic Engine Cover
      G06846619Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
    Fig 2: Identifying Drain Plug
    G06846620Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the radiator upper hose (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Upper Hose
    G06846621Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the intake OCV (Oil control valve) connector (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Intake OCV (Oil Control Valve) Connector
    G06846622Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the VIS (Variable intake system) connector (A), oil pressure switch connector (B), knock sensor connector (C) and the air compressor connector (D).
    Fig 5: Identifying VIS (Variable Intake System), Oil Pressure Switch, Knock Sensor And Air Compressor Connectors
    G06846623Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the injector connectors (A).
    Fig 6: Identifying Injector Connectors
    G06846624Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the ETC (Electronic throttle control) connector (A) and MAPS (Manifold absolute pressure sensor) & IATS (Intake air temperature sensor) connector (B).
    Fig 7: Identifying ETC, MAPS And IATS Connectors
    G06846625Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the VCM (Variable charge motion) connector (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying VCM (Variable Charge Motion) Connector
    G06846626Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the PCV (Positive crankcase ventilation) hose (A).
    Fig 9: Identifying PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) Hose
    G06846627Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the fuel hose (A).
    Fig 10: Identifying Fuel Hose
    G06846628Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A), PCSV (Purge control solenoid valve) hose (B) and throttle body coolant hoses (C).
    Fig 11: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum, PCSV And Throttle Body Coolant Hoses
    G06846629Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the sensor connector from the bracket and remove the intake manifold stay (A).

    Tightening torque :Β 

    18.6 ~ 23.5N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4lb-ft)

    Fig 12: Identifying Intake Manifold Stay
    G06846630Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the intake manifold (A).

    Tightening torque :Β 

    Bolts & Nuts:

    18.6 ~ 23.5N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4lb-ft)

    Fig 13: Identifying Intake Manifold
    G06846631Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  16. Installation is reverse order of removal.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.