2012 Hyundai Tucson GL, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Pull the gear knob (A) in the direction of the "F" and remove it, and then remove the console upper cover (B). (Refer to INTERIOR .)
    Fig 1: Pulling Gear Knob
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  2. Remove the center console assembly. (Refer to INTERIOR .)
  3. Take off the clip (A) and the clamp (B) and then remove the shift cable (C).
    Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable
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  4. Disconnect sports mode connector (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Sports Mode Connector
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  5. Remove the shift lever assembly (B) by removing the bolts (A-4ea).

    Tightening torque:Β 

    8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly With Bolt
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  6. Remove the shift cable assembly in the vehicle after removing the nuts (B) and the retainer (A).

    Tightening torque:Β 

    7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 5: Identifying Shift Cable Assembly Nuts And Retainer
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  7. Remove the cable from the bracket at transaxle assembly side (Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM .)
  8. Remove the shift cable at cabin room.
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  • 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.

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