TSBTRA044

group
Transmission
model
2010-2012MY
Sportage (SL),
Sedona (VQ)
DATE
November 2012
NUMBER
044
Technical Service Bulletin
SUBJECT:
6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE INHIBITOR
SWITCH BRACKET INSTALLATION
This bulletin provides information relating to some Sportage and Sedona vehicles, produced
from April 01, 2009 to September 16, 2011, which may experience a no-start condition, uneven
engagement when shifting gears and/or P0705 stored in the Power-train Control Module (PCM).
To correct this concern, install the inhibitor switch bracket on the inhibitor switch by following the
Service Procedure outlined below.
DTC P0705: Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction
Inhibitor Switch Bracket Kit
File Under:

Circulate To:
X General Manager
X Service Advisor(s) X Technician(s)
X Service Manager
X Parts Manager
X Body Shop Manager X Fleet Repair
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SWITCH BRACKET INSTALLATION
subject:
Service Procedure:
1. Apply the parking brake.
Set the shift lever to the “N” position.
A
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
	Remove the air duct (A).
*
NOTICE
Removal of the air box is not required on
Sedona vehicles.
2.	Disconnect the air intake hose (B).
Tightening Torque:
26~43 in-lbs (2.9~4.9 Nm)
B
	Remove the air cleaner assembly (C) by
loosening mounting bolt (D).
Tightening Torque:
70~86 in-lbs (7.8~9.8 Nm)
C
*
NOTICE
Removal of the battery is not required
on Sportage vehicles.
3.	Record customer’s radio stations before
disconnecting battery.
	Remove the battery assembly (E).
Tightening Torque Specifications:
(-) terminal:
4.0 ~ 6.0N.m (3.0 ~ 4.4lb-ft)
(+) terminal:
9.8 ~ 11.8N.m (7.2 ~ 8.7lb-ft)
E
Clamp nut:
9.8 ~ 11.8N.m (7.2 ~ 8.7lb-ft)
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November 2012
D
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SWITCH BRACKET INSTALLATION
4.	Remove the battery tray by loosening
mounting bolts (F).
Tightening Torque: (E)
9.8~11.8 Nm 7.2~8.7 lb-ft
G
F
	Disconnect connector (G) from the battery
tray.
F
5.	Remove the manual control lever mounting
nut (H) and washer. Set the manual control
lever (I) aside.
DO NOT loosen or remove the shift cable
mounting nut (J) or adjustment may be
required.
J
H
I
CAUTION
Before removing nut and washer,
make sure the shift gear selector is
in the neutral position.
6.	Remove two (2) inhibitor switch mounting
bolts (K). Discard the bolts as they will not
be re-used.
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K
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SWITCH BRACKET INSTALLATION
subject:
7. Install the new inhibitor switch bracket (L)
to the inhibitor switch.
L
8. Install the new inhibitor switch bracket (M)
to the inhibitor switch, install new retaining
bolts but leave slightly loose for adjustment.
A
M
9.	Re-install the removed manual control lever
(N) to the inhibitor switch and tighten nut.
N
CAUTION
During installation, position the manual
control lever in place with a 5mm
bolt or suitable alignment tool, then
tighten the inhibitor switch assembly
mounting nut and washer.
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Sportage (SL), Sedona (VQ)
Insert alignment
tool or 5mm bolt
(Neutral position)
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SWITCH BRACKET INSTALLATION
subject:
10. Install the manual control lever washer and
nut (O).
Tightening Torque:			
13.0~18 ft-lbs (17.7~24.5 Nm)
O
11.Tighten the two (2) inhibitor switch bracket
bolts.
Manual control
lever held in
place while
tightening.
Tightening Torque:				
86~104 in-lbs (9.8~11.8 Nm)
12.	Reinstall all the removed components in reverse order of removal.
Check if any DTCs (P0705) related to the inhibitor switch exists. Clear the DTC(s).
	Make sure the vehicle is functioning properly.
13.	Reprogram radio station presets as recorded in step 3.
affected vehicle production range:
Model
Production Range
Sportage (SL), Sedona (VQ)
April 01, 2009 to September 16, 2011
required part:
Part Name
Part Number
Figure
Inhibitor Switch Bracket
42700 3B900FFF
required SST:
SST Name
5mm bolt or alignment tool to align lever to switch assembly.
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November 2012
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warranty claim information:
Claim
Type
W
Causal P/N
42700 3B000
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Qty
0
N
C
Code Code
N69
C15
Repair
Description
(TRANS 044)
A/T (6-spd)
Inhibitor Switch
Bracket Install
Sedona (VQ)
(TRANS 044)
A/T (6-spd)
Inhibitor Switch
Bracket Install
Sportage (SL)
Sportage (SL), Sedona (VQ)
Labor Op
Code
Time
Replacement
P/N
Qty
42700 3B900FFF
1
0.6
M/H
42700F00
November 2012
0.5
M/H