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Repair procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the following items;
    1. Engine cover (A).
    2. Air cleaner assembly and air duct (B).

      (Refer to INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM )

    3. Battery and battery tray (C).

      (Refer to "CHARGING SYSTEM " )

      Fig 1: Locating Engine Cover, Air Cleaner Assembly And Air Duct, Battery And Tray
      G08804626Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  2. Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Ground Line Bolt
    G08804627Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Solenoid Valve And Inhibitor Switch Connectors
    G08804628Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Remove the control cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and the bolt (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
    2. 14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
      Fig 4: Identifying Control Cable, Mounting Cable And Nut
      G08804629Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Fluid Cooler Hoses And Clamps
    G08804630Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove the wiring clips (A).
    Fig 6: Identifying Wiring Clips
    G08804631Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Remove the solenoid valve connector and inhibitor switch connector wiring mounting bracket (A).
    Fig 7: Identifying Solenoid Valve Connector And Inhibitor Switch Connector Wiring Mounting Bracket
    G08804632Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Remove the hood assembly.

    (Refer to "Exterior (HOOD )")

  9. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to "Interior (COWL TOP COVER )" )

  10. Remove the wiper motor.

    (Refer to "FRONT WIPER MOTOR " )

  11. Remove the cowl complete assembly panel (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying Cowl Complete Assembly Panel
    G08804633Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  12. Using the engine support fixture (Support SST No.: 09200-2S200, Adapter SST No.: 09200-2S100, Beam SST No.: 09200-38001/3N000), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
    Fig 9: Holding Engine And Transaxle Assembly
    G08804634Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  13. Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2ea).

    Tightening torque: 

    (A, B) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 10: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Upper And Starter Motor Mounting Bolts
    G08804635Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  14. Remove the mounting cover (A).
    Fig 11: Identifying Mounting Cover
    G08804636Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  15. Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 12: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Mounting Support Bracket Bolt
    G08804637Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  16. Remove the under cover (A).
    Fig 13: Identifying Under Cover
    G08804638Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  17. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

    (Refer to "DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY " )

  18. Remove the bracket (A).
    Fig 14: Identifying Bracket
    G08804639Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  19. Remove the roll rod support bracket (C) after removing bolt (A, B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)
    2. 107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.1 lb-ft)
      Fig 15: Identifying Roll Rod Support Bracket And Mounting Bolts
      G08804640Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  20. Remove the dust cover (A).
    Fig 16: Identifying Dust Cover
    G08804641Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  21. Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A-4ea) with rotating the crankshaft.

    Tightening torque: 

    45.1 ~ 52.0 N.m (4.6 ~ 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 ~ 38.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 17: Identifying Torque Converter Mounting Bolt
    G08804642Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  22. Remove the drive shaft cover (A).
    Fig 18: Identifying Drive Shaft Cover
    G08804643Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  23. Remove the lower mounting bolts (A-4ea, B-1ea) of lower part of the transaxle, and the left side cover and remove the transaxle assembly by supporting it with a jack.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the engine and transaxle assembly.

    Tightening torque:

    1. 43 ~ 49 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
    2. 43 ~ 55 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
      Fig 19: Identifying Transaxle Lower Mounting Bolts
      G08804644Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA