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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

Hyundai -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Air Mix Cable/Temperature Control Cable, Adjust
Vehicle: 1996 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Slide temperature control lever to full HOT.
  • Turn temperature door shaft arm full left and connect end of cable to arm.
  • Gen...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Except Scoupe & Sonata w/Bendix System -> Master Cylinder -> Scoupe & Sonata w/Bendix System
Vehicle: 1996 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder

Except Scoupe & Sonata w/Bendix System
  • Disconnect electrical connector from fluid level switch, if equipped, Figs. through .
  • Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder and plug open ports.
  • Remove master cylinder mounting nuts, disconnect proportioning valve mounting bracket, if equipped, then remove master cylinder from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Tighten master cylinder mounting nuts and brake lines to specifications.
    • On Sonata mode...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

Hyundai -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1991-06 Accent, Elantra, Scoupe, Tiburon, XG300 & XG350 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Hyundai Elantra 1.8 L4 GAS

Normal Servi...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel.
  • Remove dust cover, cotter pin and driveshaft nut.
  • Drain transmission oil.
  • Disconnect lower arm ball joint from knuckle, then remove stabilizer and strut bars from lower arm.
  • On models with driveshaft center bearing, remove bearing bracket attaching bolts.
  • On all models, insert suitable pry bar between transmission case and driveshaft, then pry driveshaft from transmission. Do not pull on driveshaft and do not insert pry bar deep enough to damage oil seal.
  • Using tool No. MB990767, or...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Hyundai Elantra 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove radiator mounting bolt.
  • Disconnect reservoir hose and fan motor connectors.
  • Raise vehicle.
  • Remove lefthand splash shield.
  • Disconnect oil press...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

Hyundai -> Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Hyundai Elantra 1.8 L4 GAS

The Check Engine/MIL lamp will be illuminated for approximately 5 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the On position without starting the engine. When the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If it remains lit, a diagnostic trouble code has been stored by the electronic control system. On models less OBD II, after diagnosis and repair are complete, place ignition switch in Off position, then clear diagnostic trouble codes by disconnecting the battery ground cable or the ECM connector for at least 15 seconds. On models equipped with OBD II, following diagnosis ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect fan motor plug.
  • Set temperature of heater control knob to HOT position.
  • Loosen radiator drain plug to drain coolant.
  • Disconnect upper and lower radiator hose, and the overflow tube.
  • On models with automatic transaxle, disconnect oil cooler hoses from automatic...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 1996 Hyundai Elantra 1.8 L4 GAS

Alternator

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen alternator upper locknut.
  • Loosen lower mounting nut.
  • Push alternator inward toward engine.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque alternator mounting nut and bolt to 18 ft. lbs.
    • Torque alternator adjustment lockbolt to 11 ft. lbs.
    • Torque alternator brace mounting bolt to 17 ft. lbs.

Air Conditioning

  • D...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Hyundai Elantra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Main Engine Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GASMain Engine Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Transaxle Range Switch
  • Thermo Sensor
  • Radiator Fan Relay
  • Horn Relay
  • Radiator Fan Control Relay
  • Automatic Transaxle Control Component Locations  Diagram for 1996 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GASAutomatic Transaxle Control Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Idle Switch
  • A/T Control Module
  • MFI Control Module
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Hyundai Elantra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Battery
  • Radiator Fan Relay
  • Horn Relay
  • Generator
  • 1996 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transaxle Range Switch
  • Start Solenoid
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Ignition Lock Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Hyundai Elantra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: ALARM SELF ACTIVATES - HOOD SWITCH PAD REPLACEMENT
    Vehicle: 1996 Hyundai Elantra 1.8 L4 GAS
    Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE STALL TEST PROCEDURE
    Vehicle: 1996 Hyundai Elantra 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Hyundai Elantra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Hyundai Elantra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Hyundai Elantra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Hyundai Elantra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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