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Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
NOTE:
  • Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
  1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line.

    (Refer to Fuel System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")

  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  3. Remove the engine cover.
  4. Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  5. Remove the engine room under cover.
  6. Drain the engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  7. Remove the radiator upper hose and lower hose.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "RADIATOR HOSE ")

  8. Recover the refrigerant and then remove the high pressure pipe and low pressure pipe.
  9. Disconnect the (+) cable (A) from the junction box.
  10. Remove the ECM.
    1. Disconnect the Engine control module (ECM) connectors (B).
    2. Disconnect the Injector drive box (IDB) connector (C).
    3. Remove the ECM (D).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Injector Drive Box (IDB) Connector
    G12086973Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  11. Disconnect the front connector (B), and then remove the wiring protector (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Wiring Protector
    G12086974Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  12. Remove the engine wirings from the engine room.
    1. Disconnect the junction box connector (A).
    2. Remove the ground bolt (B).
    3. Remove the engine wirings from the engine room.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Junction Box Connector
    G12086975Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  13. Remove the transaxle wire harness connectors and control cable from the transaxle.

    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ")

  14. Loosen the bolt & nut and then disconnect the lower arm (A) from the front knuckle.

    Tightening Torque: 

    98.1~117.7 N.m (10.0~12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Disconnecting Lower Arm From Front Knuckle
    G12086976Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  15. Remove the front stabilizer bar links (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    98.1~117.7 N.m (10.0~12.0 kgf.m, 72.3~86.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 5: Removing Front Stabilizer Bar Links
    G12086977Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  16. Disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle.

    Tightening Torque: 

    34.3~44.1 N.m (3.5~4.5 kgf.m, 25.3~32.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 6: Disconnecting Tie-Rod End From Front Knuckle
    G12086978Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  17. Remove the drive shaft coking nut (A) from the front hub.

    Tightening Torque: 

    240.3 ~ 269.7 N.m (24.5 ~ 27.5 kgf.m, 177.2 ~ 198.9 lb-ft)

    Fig 7: Removing Drive Shaft Coking Nut From Front Hub
    G12086979Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  18. Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Driveshaft From Front Hub Assembly
    G12086980Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  19. Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) from the pinion of the steering gear box.

    Tightening Torque: 

    32.4 ~ 37.3 N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 9: Disconnecting Universal Joint Assembly From Pinion Of Steering Gear Box
    G12086981Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  20. Disconnect the heater hoses.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "HEATER HOSE ")

  21. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A), the PSCV hose (B). Disconnect the and the fuel line (C).

    (Refer to Fuel System - "FUEL LINE ")

    Fig 10: Disconnecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose, PSCV Hose
    G12086982Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  22. Remove the front muffler.

    (Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "FRONT MUFFLER ")

  23. Remove the roll road bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    107.9 ~ 117.7 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)

  24. Remove the sub frame (B).

    Tightening Torque 

    Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts:

    156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lb-ft)

    Sub frame bracket bolts & nuts:

    44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

    Fig 11: Removing Roll Road Bracket
    G12086983Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE:
    • After removing the sub frame mounting bolt, the engine and transaxle assembly may fall downward, and so support them securely with floor jack.
    • Verify that the hoses and connectors are disconnected before removing the engine and transaxle assembly.
  25. Disconnect the ground cable, and then remove the engine mounting bracket.

    (Refer to Engine And Transmission Assembly - "Engine Mounting ")

  26. Disconnect the ground cable, and then remove the transaxle mounting bracket through bolt.

    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ")

  27. Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.
    Fig 12: Removing Engine And Transaxle Assembly By Lifting Vehicle
    G12086984Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: When remove the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.