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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD L4-2.4L
Repair Procedures
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD L4-2.4LSECTION Repair Procedures
Removal
Smart Key Unit
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the driver crash pad lower panel.
3. Remove the smart key unit (B) after loosening the mounting bolts(2EA) and disconnecting the connector (A).
RF Receiver
NOTE:
Take care not to scratch the crash pad and related parts.
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the crash pad center panel.
3. Remove the RF receiver after loosening the mounting nut (1EA) and disconnecting the connector.
Interior 1 Antenna
NOTE:
Take care not to scratch the crash pad and related parts.
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the crash pad center panel.
3. Remove the interior 1 antenna (B) after loosening the mounting nuts (2EA) and disconnecting the connector (A).
Interior 2 Antenna
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the console rear complete assembly.
3. Remove the interior 2 antenna (B) after loosening the mounting nuts (2EA) and disconnecting the connector (A).
Interior 3 Antenna
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the luggage covering mat (A).
3. Remove the luggage floor box (A) after loosening the screws (4EA).
4. Remove the luggage tray box (A).
5. Remove the floor mat (A) after loosening the screws (4EA).
6. Remove the interior 3 antenna (B) after loosening the mounting screws(2EA) and disconnecting the connector (A).
Exterior Bumper Antenna
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the rear bumper cover.
3. Disconnect the antenna connector (A) on the center of rear bumper.
4. After loosening the nuts (2EA), remove the exterior bumper antenna (B).
Buzzer
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the front left wheel guide.
3. Disconnect the connectors, then remove the buzzer (A).
Door Outside Handle
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the door outside handle cover (A) after separating the plug hole (B) from the door and loosening the mounting bolt.
3. Remove the outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.
4. Disconnect the door outside handle connector (A).
Tailgate Open Switch
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the tailgate trim.
3. Remove the tailgate back panel.
4. Loosen the tailgate switch mounting screws (2EA).
5. Remove the tailgate switch (A) after separating the license lamp wiring.
Inspection
Smart Key Unit
Refer to Smart Key System - "Smart Key Diagnostic"
Smart Key Switch
Refer to Smart Key System - "Smart Key Diagnostic"
Antenna
Refer to Smart Key System - "Smart Key Diagnostic"
Tailgate Switch
1. Check for continuity between the tailgate latch terminals.
2. If continuity is not specified, inspect the switch
Installation
Smart Key Unit
1. Install the smart key unit.
2. Install the smart key unit mounting bolts and connect the connector.
3. Install the driver side crash pad lower panel.
4. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.
RF Receiver
1. Install the RF receiver.
2. Install the RF receiver mounting nut and connect the connector.
3. Install the crash pad center panel.
4. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.
Interior 1 Antenna
1. Install the interior 1 antenna.
2. Install the crash pad center panel.
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 rear complete assembly.
3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.
Interior 3 Antenna
1. Install the interior 3 antenna.
2. Install the floor mat, the luggage tray box, the luggage floor box and luggage covering mat.
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 cover.
3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.
Buzzer
1. Install the buzzer.
2. Install the front left wheel guide.
3. Install the negative (-) battery terminal and check the smart key system.
Door Outside Handle
1. Install the 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 garnish.
3. Install the tailgate trim.
4. 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.