2013 Hyundai Santa Fe XL PremiumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

System Components

  1. PTG Unit
    Fig 1: Identifying Power Liftgate Unit
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    PTG unit is located in rear left luggage side trim.

    PTG drive unit drive the two actuators (Spindles) by measuring the driving motors.

    PTG unit also controls anti trap functions by hall sensor analysis in the anti-pinch strip.

  2. PTG Latch Assembly
    Fig 2: Identifying Power liftgate Latch Assembly
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    PTG latch assembly is consist of Power Latch (A) and Power Closing Unit (B).

    Power latch is located in the lower part of tail gate panel.

  3. PTG Spindle
    Fig 3: Identifying Power liftgate Spindle Related Components
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    PTG spindle open and close the liftgate by driving the motor.

  4. Anti-Pinch Strip
    Fig 4: Identifying Anti-Pinch Strip
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    During power closing or cinching, the PTG system shall reverse to full open if an anti-pinch strip signal is received. However, the anti-pinch strips will not work when the liftgate is idle in the full closed, full open, or stopped positions.

  5. SMK (Smart key)
    Fig 5: Identifying SMK (Smart Key)
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    Push the power liftgate open of the SMK more than 0.5s to open the power liftgate. Power Open operation shall be reversed when an additional Open/Close signal is received during power opening.

  6. Interrior Switch
    Fig 6: Identifying Interrior Swtich
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  7. liftgate inner switch
    Fig 7: Identifying liftgate Inner Switch
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  8. liftgate buzzer
    Fig 8: Identifying liftgate Buzzer And Related Components
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    When a power operation cannot be performed as requested or an obstacle has been detected.

Factory Service Tools

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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.

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