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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2014SANTA FE XL BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CONTROL SYSTEMSHIFT CABLEREPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVAL

2014 Hyundai Santa Fe XL Base

Repair Procedures: Removal

2014 Hyundai Santa Fe XL BaseSECTION Removal

Remove the floor console.
Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY .
Remove the air duct.
Disconnect the shift cable (A).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Shift Cable
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Remove the retainer (A) and nut (B).
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer And Mounting Nut
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Remove the nut (C) from the manual control lever.
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
Remove the cable (B) from the bracket (A) at transaxle assembly side.
Remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the interior.

Fig 3: Removing Transaxle Assembly Side Bracket Cable
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RENDER: 1.0x

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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.