2016 Hyundai Equus SignatureFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the center console.

    (Refer to "FLOOR CONSOLE ")

  2. Disconnect the sports mode connector (A).
    Fig 1: Sports Mode Connector
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  3. Remove the shift cable assembly (A) from the shift lever assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable Assembly From Shift Lever Assembly
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  4. Remove the shift lever assembly (A) by removing the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 ~ 12.7 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.3 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 9.4 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Shift Lever Assembly Bolts
    G10382921Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Remove the clip (C).
  6. Remove the shift cable (A) from the inhibitor by removing the nut (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    12.7 ~ 15.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.6 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 11.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Shift Cable, Clip And Nut
    G10382922Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Remove the shift cable assembly (B) by removing the nuts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 5: Shift Cable Assembly Nuts
    G10382923Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
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  • • 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.
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