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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the battery and the battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  2. Remove the under cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Removing Under Cover
    G12055700Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.

    Drain plug tightening torque: 

    38.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (3.9 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 28.2 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Removing Drain Plug
    G12055701Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Replace the gasket before reinstalling the drain plug.
  4. Remove the wiring bracket installation bolt (A).
    Fig 3: Removing Wiring Bracket Installation Bolt
    G12055702Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Remove the ATF Injection hole (eyebolt) (A).

    Eyebolt tightening torque: 

    2.9 ~ 4.9 N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Removing ATF Injection Hole (Eyebolt)
    G12055703Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Replace the O-Ring (A) before reinstalling the eyebolt.
    Fig 5: Locating O-Ring Eyebolt
    G12055704Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove the valve body cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    (A) 13.7~ 15.7 N.m (1.4 ~ 1.6 kgf.m, 10.1 ~ 11.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 6: Removing Valve Body Cover
    G12055705Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION:
    • Replace the gasket (A) before reinstalling the valve body cover.
    Fig 7: Replacing Gasket And Valve Body Cover
    G12055706Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Disconnect the oil temperature sensor connector (A).
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Oil Temperature Sensor Connector
    G12055707Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Remove the oil temperature sensor (A) after removing a bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the harness lock connector.
    Fig 9: Removing Oil Temperature Sensor
    G12055708Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA