2012 Hyundai Veloster L4-1.6LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Procedures





Inspection

Smart Key Unit
- Refer to the BE group - inspection / self diagnosis with GDS.

Smart Key Switch
- Refer to the BE group - inspection / self diagnosis with GDS.

Antenna
- Refer to the BE group - inspection / self diagnosis with GDS.

Tailgate Switch
1. Check for continuity between the Trunk lid open switch terminals.

[with Back View Camera]

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1. Ground
2. Tailgate switch

[without Back View Camera]

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1. Ground (Tailgate)
2. Tailgate switch
3. Ground (Back View Camera)
4. Power
5. V-OUT
6. V-GND
2. If continuity is not specified, inspect the switch

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Removal

Smart key unit
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the AVN head unit.

3. Remove the smart key unit(A) with loosening bolt and nut, then disconnect the connector.

[USA]

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[CANADA]

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Interior #1 antenna

NOTE:
Take care not to scratch the crash pad and related parts.

1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the console.

3. Remove the multimedia jack.
4. Disconnect the connector, then remove the interior #1 antenna(A) after loosening 2 screws.

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Interior #2 antenna

NOTE:
Take care not to scratch the crash pad and related parts.

1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the console.

3. Disconnect the connector, then remove the interior #2 antenna(A) after loosening 2 screws.

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Trunk antenna
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the trunk transverse trim.

3. Disconnect the connector, then remove the trunk antenna(A) after loosening 2 nuts.

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Exterior Bumper Antenna
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the rear bumper.

3. Disconnect the connector, then remove the rear bumper antenna(A) after loosening 2 screws.

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Buzzer
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the air duct.
3. Remove the buzzer(A) after disconnecting the connector.

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Door outside handle
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the front door trim.

3. Remove the door outside handle connector.

[Driver]

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[Assistant]

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4. Remove the outside handle cover(A) after loosening the mounting bolt.

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Tailgate switch
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the tailgate outside handle(A) after loosening the mounting nut(3EA).

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3. Remove the tailgate switch assembly after loosening the screw(2EA).

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4. Remove the tailgate switch after loosening the screw(2EA).

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Installation

Smart Key Unit
1. Install the smart key unit.
2. Connect the connector and install the smart key unit.
3. Install the AVN head unit.
4. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Interior #1 Antenna
1. Install the interior #1 antenna.
2. Install the multimedia jack and the console.
3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Interior #2 Antenna
1. Install the interior #2 antenna.
2. Install the console.
3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Trunk Antenna
1. Install the trunk antenna.
2. Install the trunk transverse trim.
3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Exterior Bumper Antenna
1. Install the exterior bumper antenna.
2. Install the rear bumper.
3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Buzzer
1. Install the buzzer.
2. Install the air duct.
3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Door Outside Handle
1. Install the door outside handle.
2. Install the door trim.
3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.

Tailgate switch
1. Install the tailgate switch.
2. Install the tailgate outside handle.
3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.
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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.