Hyundai Tucson Quiz
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

Shift Cable

In this manual: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 51Engine Electrical System — 26Emission Control System — 23Engine/Fuel Control System — 44Clutch System — 12MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 12AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 42Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 14Drive Shaft and Axle — 22Suspension System — 30Steering System — 16Restraint — 21Braking System — 47Body Work (Interior and Exterior) — 145Body Electrical System — 162Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning — 39
27steps
~167min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
0102030405014.711N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

COMPONENTS

1. Shift knob assembly and boot
2. Shift lever assembly
3. Shift cable		 4. Manual control lever
5. Shift cable retainer
6. Lock pin

Repair Procedures

DEPOSIT

  1. Air cleaner assembly and air intake hose (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. Disconnect the shift cable (B) from the bracket (C) on the transaxle side.
  5. Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Body group - "Floor Console")
  6. Remove the snap ring (A).
  7. Remove the air duct (A).
  8. Disconnect the shift cable.
    1. Disconnect the shift cable bracket (B) after pressing the lock.
    2. Disconnect the cable bracket (A) from the shift lever.
  9. Remove the airbag module (Refer to Restraints - "Airbag Module").
  10. Disconnect the shift cable retainer (B) after removing the nuts.
  11. Remove the shift cable by pulling it inward.

REMEDY

  1. Install the shift cable retainer (A).

    Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 14.7 N·m

  2. Install the shift cable (A) to the shift lever.
  3. Install the snap ring (A).
  4. Install the shift cable (B) into the cable holder (A).
  5. Align the hole (E) in the manual lever with the "N" position hole (F) of the shift lock, then insert the shift lock guide pin (SST No: 09480-A3800).
  6. Lightly tighten the nut (A) after connecting the cable end to the lever (B) on the manual lever (D).
  7. Lightly push the shift cable (B) in the direction indicated by the "F" arrow to remove the slack from the shift cable.
  8. Tighten the nut (A) to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 14.7 N·m

  9. Remove the inhibitor switch guide pin (SST #: 09480-A3800) from the hole.
  10. Install the airbag module (Refer to Restraints - "Airbag Module").
  11. Install the air duct (A).
  12. Install the floor console assembly (Refer to Body - "Floor Console").
  13. Install the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
  14. Install the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery".)
  15. Install the air duct. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
  16. Make sure operation is safe in each inhibitor switch range corresponding to each shift lever position.

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