Hyundai Repair: engine removal, coolant temperature sensor, oil pressure gauge

Question
Is it possible to remove and install the engine of
a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe up through the hood?  

Answer
 SERVICE MANUAL  
 Applies to: Santa Fe 2001-2004
GROUP
Engine Mechanical System Engine Block



ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
Remove the battery.
Detach the air cleaner.



Disconnect the engine harness connectors.
Engine wiring connectors (alternator, starter, etc.)
TPS connector
Power steering switch connector, oil pressure gauge connector.
Back up lamp switch connector.
A/T solenoid, inhibitor switch connector.
Coolant temperature sensor.
Ignition coil, power TR connector.
Idle speed control valve (ISC) connector.
MAP and ATS connectors.
Oxygen sensor connector.






Drain the engine coolant.
For a vehicle with automatic transaxles, disconnect the transaxle oil cooler hoses.
NOTE
When disconnecting hoses, make identification marks to avoid making any mistake when installing them again.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill any of oil or fluid out of the hoses. Plug the openings to prevent the entry of foreign material.
Disconnect the radiator upper and lower hoses on the engine side then remove the radiator assembly.



Disconnect the engine ground.
Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.



Disconnect the heater hoses (inlet and outlet) on the engine side.
Disconnect the accelerator cable at the engine side.



Using a special tool, remove the main fuel line at the delivery pipe (supply/return).
Disconnect the speedometer cable from the transaxle.
Disconnect the clutch cable or control cable from the transaxle.



Disconnect the power steering suction hose and return hose from the pump.



Detach the steering dust cover in the engine compartment and then disconnect the gear box universal joint bolt.
NOTE
Make sure to make identification marks between the universal joint and the gear box for reassembly.




Raise the vehicle and then remove the front tire.
Remove the calliper assembly from the knuckle. Tie it using wire, hang it from the suspension.



Loosen the strut lower bolt and then remove it.



Drain the transaxle oil.



Remove the front muffler bolts.



Remove the transaxle control rod and extension rod (M/T only).



Put the special fixture on the T/M jack and then adjust it to the sub-frame.
NOTE
Check that all the cables, harness connector and hose are disconnected from the engine and transaxle assembly.




Remove the engine mounting bracket and the transaxle mounting bracket.




Remove the sub-frame installation bolts.






After removing the drive shaft, lower the engine and transaxle assembly on the jack then, remove the front roll stopper and the rear roll stopper.



Remove the engine and transaxle assembly as a unit