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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Evacuating System -> Using Charging Station -> Using Vacuum Pump
Vehicle: 1997 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS

Using Vacuum Pump

Vacuum pumps suitable for removing air and moisture from A/C systems are commercially available. A specification for system pump down used here is 28-291/2 inches vacuum. This reading can be attained at or near sea level only. For each 1000 feet of altitude this operation is performed, the reading will be 1 inch vacuum higher. For example, at 5000 feet elevation, only 23-241/2 inches of vacuum can be obtained. The system refrigerant must be completely recovered before it can be evacuated. Damage to the vacuum pump will result if pressurized ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> 1997-98 -> 1999-2002 -> Accent -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Elantra, Sonata & Tiburon -> Electronic Control Unit (ECU) -> Front Wheel Sensors -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Modulator -> Rear Wheel Sensors
Vehicle: 1997 Hyundai Elantra 1.8 L4 GAS

Brake System Bleed

  • Bleed normal brake circuit using standard procedure as outlined in "Hydraulic Brake Service."
  • Turn ignition switch Off, then connect MUT to diagnosis connector.
  • Turn ignition switch to On position, but do not start engine. Multi-use tester should now be On.
  • Follow each of the steps listed in Fig. for each bleed screw in order shown:
    • Place a clear plastic bleeder tube on screw to be bled.
    • Apply light and constant pressure to brake pedal.
    • Use multi-use tester to actuate appropriate valve. As valve cycles, fluid and/or air will emerge from bleed screw and brake pedal will...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

Hyundai -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> All Models -> Fuel System Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1997 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur.

Fuel System Relief

  • Disc...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 Hyundai Elantra 1.8 L4 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove drain plug and drain transaxle fluid in suitable container.
  • Loosen lower arm ball joint nut but do not remove it.
  • Disconnect ball joint from lower arm using suitable tool. Attach tie cord of special tool to a nearby part.
  • Loosen tie rod nut but do not remove it.
  • Disconnect tie rod end from knuckle using suitable tool. Attach tie cord of special tool to a nearby part.
  • Insert suitable tool between transaxle case and driveshaft assembly, then separate dri...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Hyundai Elantra 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove speed meter and shift cables.
  • Disconnect starter motor e...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

Hyundai -> Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)/Parking Brake Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS

The EBD/Parking Brake warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. The lamp will also illuminate when the parking brake is in the applied position. If the lamp EBD/Pa...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Hyundai Elantra 1.8 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition hose clamp at inlet coolant line.
  • Remove hose from inlet coolant line.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater c...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 1997 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 1997 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Hyundai Elantra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Wiring Harness Connector Location Diagram for 1997 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GASEngine Wiring Harness Connector Location Diagram for 1997 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Transaxle Range Switch
  • Start Relay
  • Tail Lamp Relay
  • Radiator Fan Relay
  • Horn Relay
  • ABS Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Hyundai Elantra  1.8 L4 GASABS Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Hyundai Elantra 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Front Wheel Sensor
  • Right Rear Wheel Sensor
  • RH Rear Speaker
  • ABS Control Module
  • Rear Washer Motor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Hyundai Elantra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Light Switch
  • Head Lamp Relay
  • Right Head Lamp
  • Multifunction Switch
  • Left Head Lamp
  • 1997 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Air Bag
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Rear Wiper
  • Sunroof
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Hyundai Elantra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: ALARM SELF ACTIVATES - HOOD SWITCH PAD REPLACEMENT
    Vehicle: 1997 Hyundai Elantra 1.8 L4 GAS
    Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE STALL TEST PROCEDURE
    Vehicle: 1997 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 1997 Hyundai Elantra AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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