2013 Hyundai Santa Fe XL PremiumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Information 

  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the console front complete assembly.

    Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY .

  2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    Refer to CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL .

  3. Remove the glove box housing.

    Refer to GLOVE BOX HOUSING .

  4. Remove the heater control unit.

    Refer to HEATER & AC CONTROL UNIT (MANUAL) .

    Refer to HEATER & AC CONTROL UNIT (DATC) .

  5. After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A).
    Fig 1: Removing RH Crash Pad Garnish Mounting Screws Using Screwdriver
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  6. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the center crash pad cover (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 2: Removing LH Crash Pad Garnish Mounting Screws Using Screwdriver
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    [RH] 

    Fig 3: Removing RH Crash Pad Garnish Mounting Screws Using Screwdriver
    G09264494Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad center lower panel (A).
    Fig 4: Removing Crash Pad Center Lower Panel Mounting Screws Using Screwdriver
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  8. Disconnect the console under lamp connector (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Console Under Lamp Connector
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  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • Make sure the connector are connected in properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips.
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When to See a Mechanic

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.

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