Hyundai Elantra AD Quiz
Automatic Transmission

Shift Cable Repair Procedures

In this manual: Automatic Transmission
General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 60Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 90Automatic Transmission — 92Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 31Steering — 20Restraints — 50Brake System — 63Body (Interior and Exterior) — 214Body Electrical System — 221Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 71
22steps
~137min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
0102030405014.711N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

  1. Air cleaner assembly and air duct. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner".)
  2. Battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery".)
  3. Remove the nut (A) from the manual control lever.
  4. Remove the shift cable (B) from the bracket (C) on the transaxle side.
  5. Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Body - "Floor Console".)
  6. Disconnect the shift cable.
    1. Disconnect the cable end (B) from the shift lever.
    2. Disconnect the cable connector (C) from the shift lever.
  7. Disconnect the shift cable retainer (A) after removing the nuts.
  8. Remove the shift cable by pulling it inward.

Installation

  1. Install the shift cable retainer (A).

    Tightening torque: 11.8 ~ 14.7 N·m
    • Adjust the cable after installing the shift lever and manual control lever in the N position.
  2. Install the shift cable (A) to the shift lever.
    • The ear must be assembled facing upward.
    • The bent area (A) must face the front.
    • Insert the cable connector into the AT lever bracket and make sure you hear a click, and that part (A) of the boot protrudes from the connector cover. - Part (A) located inside the cover before assembly. - Part (A) must protrude after the socket is assembled.
  3. Install the shift cable (B) into the cable bracket (C).
  4. Align the hole (E) in the manual control lever with the "N" mark. Install the hole (F) of the shift lock switch, then insert the switch guide pin (SST No: 09480-A3800).
  5. Lightly tighten the nut (A) after connecting the shift cable (B) to the manual control lever (D).
  6. Lightly push the shift cable (B) in the direction shown by arrow "F" to remove the shift cable play.
  7. Tighten the nut (A) to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 13.7 N·m

  8. Remove the shift lock switch guide pin (SST No.: 09480-A3800) from the hole.
  9. Install the airbag module. (Refer to Restraints - "Airbag Module")
  10. Install the console assembly. (Refer to Body - "Console")
  11. Install the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
  12. Install the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery".)
  13. Install the air duct. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
  14. Make sure the shift lock switch operates smoothly in each range corresponding to each shift lever position.

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