2018 Hyundai Accent LimitedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Check that the shift lever is placed in the "N" position.
  2. Lightly tighten the bolts (A) after installing the inhibitor switch.
  3. Lightly tighten the nut (B) after installing the Manual Control Lever.
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  4. Align the hole in the Manual Control Lever with the "N" position hole of the inhibitor switch and then insert the inhibitor switch guide pin (SST No.: 09480 - A3800).
  5. Tighten the nut (A) and bolts (B) with the specified torque.

    Tightening Torque: 

    1. 17.7 - 24.5 N.m (1.8 - 2.5 kgf.m, 13.0 - 18.1 lb-ft)
    2. 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)
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  6. Lightly tighten the nut (A) after connected the shift cable (B) in the Manual Control Lever (C).
  7. Push the shift cable (B) lightly to "F" direction displayed to eliminate free play of shift cable.
  8. Tighten the nut (A) with the specified torque.

    Tightening Torque: 

    9.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.1 lb-ft)

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  9. Remove the inhibitor switch guide pin (SST No.: 09480 - A3800) from the hole.
  10. Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
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  11. Install the air cleaner assembly and air duct.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  12. Connect the battery negative (-) cable.
  13. Check that operating surely at each range of the inhibitor switch corresponding to each position of shift lever.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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