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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2013SANTA FE SPORT 2.0T, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - 2.0LENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)REPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVAL
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T, AWD

Repair procedures: Removal

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T, AWDSECTION Removal
CAUTION: When replacing the ECM, the vehicle equipped with the immobilizer must be performed procedure as below.

[In the case of installing used ECM] 

  1. Perform NEUTRALIZING OF ECM .

    Refer to IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM .

  2. After finishing "ECM Neutral mode", perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS.

    Refer to IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM .

[In the case of installing new ECM] 

Perform TEACHING PROCEDURES .

Refer to IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM .

CAUTION: When replacing the ECM, the vehicle equipped with the smart key system (Button start) must be performed procedure as below.

[In the case of installing used ECM] 

  1. Perform NEUTRALIZING OF ECM .

    Refer to SMART KEY SYSTEM .

  2. After finishing "ECM Neutral mode", insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the ECM learns the smart key information automatically.

[In the case of installing new ECM] 

Insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the ECM learns the smart key information automatically.

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the ECM Connector (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying ECM Connector
    G09364967Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Remove the battery.

    Refer to BATTERY .

  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    Refer to AIR CLEANER .

  5. Remove the mounting bolts (A) and nut (B), and then remove the ECM assembly (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying ECM Assembly Mounting Bolts And Nut
    G09364968Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove the installation nuts (A) and screws (B), remove the ECM (C) from the bracket.
    Fig 3: Identifying ECM Nuts And Screw
    G09364969Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
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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.