HYUNDAI 2021 Elantra Genuine Accessories Owner’s Manual

Vehicle Model: Elantra
Model Year 2021~
Part No.ABF55 AC000
Language: English
Rev. Date: 12/14/2023

Accessory:Interior Light Kit
Difficulty: ( B )
Note: Difficulty stated above reflects the minimum level of expertise required to install the accessory:
(A) Customer
(B) Dealer Technician
(C) Master Technician or Specialist

Electronic Installation Instructions

If this is a printed copy of the installation instructions, ensure you have the latest revision by scanning the QR code or by entering the website address listed below before beginning installation. Use the latest revision date as noted by “Rev. Date” above.

www.hyundaiaccessories.com/admin_media_uploads/installationSheets/abf55_ac000.pdf

Application Notes

Does NOT apply to models equipped with a Manual Transmission

Instructional Symbols / Definitions

Denotes warnings that may lead to serious physical injury or vehicle damage

Denotes cautions to be taken to avoid physical injury or electronic component damage

Denotes cautions to be taken to avoid vehicle and component damage

Denotes quality processes to be checked prior to moving to the next step

Denotes specific tools that are necessary to complete a step

Denotes important information to be reviewed during the step

Denotes personal protective equipment (PPEs) that may be required for a step. Examples of safety equipment icons noted below:

Basic Required Tools & Specialty Required Tools

Part Weight (Gross)

FMVSS 110 Compliance Information

All dealers must determine if the Net weight they have added in the form of all options or accessories, when added to the weight of all Port/Dealer Installed options or accessories, exceeds the lesser of 1.5% of GVWR or 100 lbs. If the additional weight does exceed the lesser of the indicated thresholds, a
“Load Carrying Capacity Reduced” label must be installed. A black, fine-point, indelible marker must be used to write by hand onto the label, the reduced carrying capacity in kilograms or pounds, which is the total weight of all added options and accessories.

Load Label Part Number: NP070 – 09003

Notes to the installer:

1. Read the entire Installation Instructions prior to beginning the installation of this accessory.
2. If applicable, scan the barcode label located on the accessory part or packaging prior to installing, to register the part. If this accessory is installed as a replacement, register the removal of the old part before registering the new part. Old and new parts will have different barcode data, and the old registration cannot be reused.
3. Make sure the vehicle is completely clean and dry in the area(s) the part is to be installed.
4. Ensure the vehicle is properly protected in the area(s) that the accessory is to be installed.
5. NEVER place tools on painted surfaces, seating surfaces, dash pad, console or floor carpet/mats.
6. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves, safety glasses, etc., when required.
7. Roll down the driver’s window and adjust the power seats (if applicable) prior to disconnecting battery power, if needed.

Revision Date
12/14/2023

Genuine Accessories

Kit Overview

Hardware Overview

• Indicates extra components intentionally included in kit as spares.
  Follow instructions for proper placement of each component.

Radio Presets – record customer preset frequencies if disconnecting battery power

Special Instructions

The followings avbriviations are used to identify wire colors in the curcuite schematics:

Wire Colors

When a two-color wire is listed, the first color indicates the base color of the wire, the second color indicates the color of the stripe. For example: Black/White.

Installations Steps

Steps-1

Note:

A. Engage the Parking Brake.
NOTE: The parking brake switch is located on the shifter lever trim panel on vehicle’s equipped with electronic parking brake.
B. Record any pre-set radio stations (if applicable).

Caution: Make sure the parking brake is fully engaged.

Steps-2: Ratchet and 10mm Socket

Non-Hybrid Models

Note:

A. Open hood.

Non-Hybrid Models Only

B. Remove negative (-) battery terminal cover, if applicable and disconnect & isolate vehicle’s negative (-) battery cable.

Hybrid Models Only

B. Disconnect and isolate the 12V Circuit Connector located on the driver’s side near the firewall between the engine and the brake fluid reservoir as shown.

WARNING! Shock Hazard. Do not touch vehicle’s negative battery terminal to vehicle’s positive battery terminal. Serious injury and damage to the vehicle may occur.

Steps-3:  2 Phillips Screwdriver or Trim Removal Tool

Passenger’s Side Center Console Side Panel

Note:

A. Remove one (1) plastic retainer from the passenger side center console side panel and discard.
NOTE: Depending on the vehicle trim, the center portion of the plastic retainer may or may not have a phillips screw.

Caution: Do not damage the center console side panel.

Steps-4: #2 Phillips Screwdriver or Trim Removal Tool

Driver’s Side Center Console Side Panel

Note:

A. Remove one (1) plastic retainer from the driver side center console side panel and discard.
NOTE: Depending on the vehicle trim, the center portion of the plastic retainer may or may not have a phillips screw.

Caution: Do not damage the center console side panel.

Steps-5: Trim Removal Tool

Note:

A. Carefully insert a trim removal tool between the shift lever boot and shift pattern panel to disengage the boot clips from the shift pattern panel. IMPORTANT: It is critical that the shift lever boot has disengaged from the shift pattern panel before moving forward with this step. Use care not to scratch or damage the shift lever boot or shift pattern panel.
B. Once the shift lever boot has disengaged from the shift pattern panel, pull up on the shift lever knob to disengage the knob and boot from the shifter lever shaft.
C. Place the shift lever knob and boot in a safe location for reinstallation.
D. Reach through the shift pattern panel opening, press and hold down the shift lock release button and move the shift lever from Park (P) position to Neutral (N) position.

Caution: Do not damage any vehicle components.

Steps-6: Trim Removal Tool and #2 Phillips Screwdriver

Note:

A. Lift open center console armrest.
B. Starting from the rear portion (near armrest), carefully dislodge the side panel trim shown above.
C. Remove the one (1) screw as shown.
D. Place the side panel trim and screw in a safe location for reinstallation.

Caution: Do not damage the side trim panel.

Steps-7: Trim Removal Tool

Note:

A. Carefully dislodge the shift lever trim panel.
NOTE: Start dislodging form the rear center console armrest area.
B. Disconnect the two (2) connectors from the shift lever trim panel.
C. Remove the shift lever trim panel and store in a safe location for reinstallation.

Caution: Do not damage the shift lever trim panel, connectors or center console.

Steps-8: #2 Phillips Screwdriver

Note:

A. Remove the four (4) screws as shown from the center console.
B. Store the screws in a safe location for reinstallation.

Caution: Do not damage the center console.

Steps-9: Ratchet, Extension, 10mm Socket and Trim Removal Tool

Note:

A. Lift open the center console armrest and remove the felt pad.
B. Remove the two (2) bolts shown above.
C. Store the removed bolts and felt pad in a safe location for reinstallation.

Caution: Do not damage any vehicle components.

Steps-10

Note:

A. Carefully disengage the one (1) pressure clip on the driver’s side center console side panel as shown.

Caution: Do not damage any vehicle components.

Steps-11: Large Drop Cloth

Note:

A. Carefully separate the driver’s and passenger’s side center console side panels from the rear portion of the center console by lifting the rear portion of the center console and sliding it rearward.
B. Carefully disengage and remove the driver’s and passenger’s side center console side panels from vehicle, move to a clean workbench and place them on a large drop cloth to protect them from any scratches.

Caution: Do not damage any vehicle components.

Steps-12: Center Punch and Large Drop Cloth

Note:

A. Ensure both center console side panels are placed on a drop cloth to protect them from any scratches.
B. Remove the adhesive backing strips from the three (3) provided templates and place them on the driver’s and passenger’s side center console side panels as shown above.
NOTE: Place the templates flat on the panels. Do not fold over the templates in places where the panel ends curve.
C. Using a Center Punch, mark the center of the three (3) crosshairs as shown.
D. Remove the templates and discard.

Caution: Do not damage any vehicle components.

Steps-13: Electric Drill, Drill Bit 3mm (1/8″), Hole Saw 23mm (29/32″)

and Deburring Tool

Note:

A. Check the inner of the driver’s side center console side panel at the Switch mark area for insulation pad and pull back insulation pad as needed for the following Switch hole drilling procedure.
B. Drill a pilot hole at the Switch hole center punch mark using a 3mm (1/8″) Drill Bit.
C. Enlarge the pilot hole using a 23mm (29/32″) Hole Saw.
D. Carefully Deburr the drilled hole. Do NOT enlarge the hole.

WARNING! Take precautions when using the drill to help avoid injury or damage to the panels.

Steps-14: Electric Drill, Drill Bit 3mm (1/8″), Hole Saw 23mm (29/32″),

Hole Saw 26mm (1-1/32″) and Deburring Tool

Note:

A. Check the inner of the driver’s side center console side panel at the Foot Lamp mark area for insulation pad and pull back insulation pad as needed for the following Foot Lamp hole drilling procedure.
B. Drill a pilot hole at the Foot Lamp hole center punch mark using a 3mm (1/8″) Drill Bit.
C. Enlarge the pilot hole using a 26mm (1 1/32″) Hole Saw.
D. Carefully Deburr the drilled hole. Do NOT enlarge the hole.
E. Repeat this step on the passenger’s side center console side panel.

WARNING! Take precautions when using the drill to help avoid injury or damage to the panels.

Steps-15: Pliers

Note:

A. Using Pliers, remove the ribs located near the drilled holes on both side panels to allow the Foot Lamps and Switch threaded Locknuts to sit flush without interference.

Steps-16: Locknuts

Note:

A. Install the Foot Lamps into both center console side panel holes with connector facing rearwards towards the rear of the vehicle.
B. Install threaded Locknuts onto the backs of both Foot Lamps to secure them in place. Do NOT over-tighten the Locknuts.
C. Install the Switch in the driver’s side center console side panel with the connector facing down.
D. Install threaded Locknut on the back of the Switch to secure it in place. Do NOT over-tighten the Locknut.

Steps-17: Foam Pads

Note:

A. Using up to four (4) Foam Pads, secure any loose areas of the insulation pad on the driver’s and passenger’s side center console side panels, as needed.

Steps-18: Wire Cutters

Note:

A. Connect the provided Wiring Assembly into the ECU Module and make sure it is locked in place.
B. Remove the adhesive backing liner from the ECU Module.
C. Adhere the ECU Module to the underside of the shifter housing with Wiring Assembly facing forward as shown.
IMPORTANT: Ensure the ECU Module and Wiring Assembly does not interfere with the shifter cable.
D. Secure the ECU Module with one (1) Cable Tie as shown.
E. Trim excess cable tie material.
F. Route the two (2) Foot Lamp harnesses forward towards the driver’s and passenger’s foot wells.

Caution: Ensure the ECU Module and Wiring Assembly does not interfere with the shifter cable.

Steps-19: Front Lamp

Note:

A. Carefully reinstall the driver’s and passenger’s side center console side panels back to the rear portion of the center console.
B. Carefully place the center console back into the vehicle and connect the corresponding interior light kit harness connectors into the interior light kit switch and foot lamps. Make sure all three (3) connectors are locked in place.

Ensure the Switch and both Foot Lamp connectors are locked in place.

Steps-20: Driver’s Side

Note:

A. Carefully reengage the one (1) pressure clip on the driver’s and passenger’s side center console side panels.
B. Pay attention to the C-Clip plastic retainers in the middle of the center console and ensure they are secured onto the corresponding protruding vehicle studs as shown.

Caution: Do not damage any vehicle components.

Steps-21: Wire Cutters

Note:

IMPORTANT: For trims equipped WITHOUT Wireless Phone Charger, skip to step 22. For trims equipped WITH Wireless Phone Charger, follow notes below and illustrations above.

A. Connect the male end of the Interior Light Kit T-Harness connector to the 36-Pin vehicle connector and wrap the connectors using one (1) Foam Pad.
B. Wrap one (1) Foam Pad around the two (2) male spade terminals as shown.
C. Route and bundle excess harnesses including the wrapped male spade terminals towards the front, driver’s side and using one (1) cable tie, secure the harnesses to the large vertical factory wire harness as shown.
D. Trim excess cable tie material.

Ensure connectors are locked in place.

Steps-22: Pliers and Wire Cutters

Note:

IMPORTANT: For trims equipped WITHOUT Wireless Phone Charger, follow notes below and illustrations above. For trims equipped WITH Wireless Phone Charger, skip to step 23.

A. Identify the 16-Pin shift lever trim panel connector.
NOTE: The connector image above is the wire side view, NOT pin side view. Numbered in order from upper left to lower right.
B. Using a T-Tap, connect the RED wire of the Interior Light Kit Power Harness to the PINK or RED wire in Pin # 1 of the 16-Pin shift lever trim panel connector.
– Reference page 3, “T-Tap Installation Procedure,” for detailed instructions.
C. Using a T-Tap, connect the BLACK wire of the Interior Light Kit Power Harness to the BLACK wire in Pin # 8 of the 16-Pin shift lever trim panel connector.
– Reference page 3, “T-Tap Installation Procedure,” for detailed instructions.
D. Wrap one (1) Foam Pad around the power harness and the 16-Pin shift lever trim panel harness as shown.
E. Wrap two (2) Foam Pads around the two (2) Interior Light Kit T-Harness 36-Pin connectors as shown.
F. Route and bundle excess harnesses including the wrapped T-Harness towards the front, driver’s side and using one (1) cable tie, secure the harnesses to the large vertical factory wire harness as shown.
G. Trim excess cable tie material.

Ensure male spade connector is fully inserted into wire T-Tap. Check to see that the spade connector did not miss the slot. Check to see that it is not visible on either side of female connector.

Steps-23: Ratchet, Extension, 10mm Socket and #2 Phillips Screwdriver

Note:

A. Reinstall the two (2) bolts and the Felt Pad under the Console Armrest.
B. Reinstall the six (4) screws securing the Center Console as shown.

Caution: Do not damage any vehicle components

Steps-24: Shift Lever Trim Panel

Note:

A. Connect the harness connectors on the shift lever trim panel
B. For trims equipped WITH Wireless Phone Charger: Wrap one (1) Foam Pad around the 36-Pin connectors.
C. Reinstall the shift lever trim panel.

Caution: Do not damage any vehicle components.

Steps-25: #2 Phillips Screwdriver

Note:

A. Reinstall the one (1) screw as shown.
B. Carefully reinstall the side trim panel.

Caution: Do not damage any vehicle components.

Steps-26: Plastic  Retainers

Note:

A. Install the provided plastic retainers on the driver’s and passenger’s side center console side panels.

Caution: Do not damage any vehicle components.

Steps-27:

Note:

A. Reinstall the shift knob and boot.
B. Move the Shift Lever to Park (P) position.

Caution: Do not damage any vehicle components.

Steps-28: Ratchet, 10mm Socket and Torque Wrench

Note:

Non-Hybrid Models Only

A. Reconnect the negative (-) battery cable, and torque to:
5.0 ~ 6.0 N.m (0.50 ~ 0.60 kgf.m, 45 ~ 52 lb-in).
B. Reinstall the negative (-) battery terminal cover, if applicable.
C. Close hood.
D. Perform Function Check.
E. Place the provided Quick Reference Guide into vehicle’s glove box. Hybrid Models Only

A. Reconnect the 12V Circuit Connector.
B. Close hood.
C. Perform Function Check.
D. Place the provided Quick Reference Guide into vehicle’s glove box.

WARNING! Shock Hazard. Do not touch vehicle’s negative battery terminal to vehicle’s positive battery terminal. Serious injury and damage to the vehicle may occur.

Function Check

| Item to be Checked| Result
---|---|---
| With the Ignition ON and Engine OFF, press the Interior Light Switch to turn ON the Foot Lamps.| Both Foot Lamps illuminate blue.
| Press the Interior Light Switch again.| Both Foot Lamps turn OFF.

Troubleshooting

| Issue / Concern| Items to be Checked
---|---|---
| One of the Foot Lamps does not turn ON.| →  Check the connection of the Foot Lamp connector that doesn’t turn on.
→  Check the connection of the connector at the ECU Module.
| None of the Foot Lamps turn ON.| →  Check the connections of the ECU Module.
→  Check the connection of the Switch connector.
→  Check the connection of the T-Harness or T-Taps.
→  Check the 10A Fuse in the vehicle’s illumination circuit. Replace the fuse if blown.

Block Diagram

Specifications

• Vehicle Model: Elantra
• Accessory: Interior Light Kit
• Part No.: ABF55 AC000
• Model Year: 2021~
• Language: English
• Rev. Date: 12/14/2023

Product Usage Instructions

Installation Instructions

If this is a printed copy of the installation instructions, ensure you have the latest revision by scanning the QR code or by entering the website address listed below before beginning installation. Use the latest revision date as noted by Rev. Date above.

Note: Difficulty stated above reflects the minimum level of expertise required to install the accessory: (A) Customer (B) Dealer Technician (C) Master Technician or Specialist

Website:
www.hyundaiaccessories.com/admin_media_uploads/installationSheets/abf55_ac000.pdf

Application Notes

Does NOT apply to models equipped with a Manual Transmission

Instructional Symbols / Definitions

• N: Denotes warnings that may lead to serious physical injury or vehicle damage
• O: Denotes quality processes to be checked prior to moving to the next step
• T: Denotes personal protective equipment (PPEs) that may be required for a step. Examples of safety equipment icons noted below:
• E: Denotes cautions to be taken to avoid physical injury or electronic component damage
• G: Denotes cautions to be taken to avoid vehicle and component damage
• Denotes specific tools that are necessary to complete a step

Basic Required Tools

• Wire Cutters
• Center Punch
• Electric Drill

• 2 Phillips Screwdriver

• 10mm Socket
• Hole Saw 23mm (29/32)
• Hole Saw 26mm (1-1/32)
• Deburring Tool
• Large Drop Cloth
• Trim Removal Tool
• Torque Wrench
• Pliers
• Ratchet
• Extension 305mm (12)
• Drill Bit 3mm (1/8)

Part Weight (Gross)

0.35 lbs / 0.16 kg

Kit Overview

Hardware Overview

Radio Presets

Record customer preset frequencies if disconnecting battery power:

• FM1
• FM2
• FM3
• FM6
• FM7
• FM8
• AM1
• AM2
• AM3
• SAT1
• SAT2
• SAT3
• T-Tap*
• FM4
• FM9
• AM4
• SAT4
• FM5
• FM10
• AM5
• SAT5

Special Instructions

Genuine Accessories

Ratchet and 10mm Socket:

Non-Hybrid Models:

A. Engage the Parking Brake. NOTE: The parking brake switch is
located on the shifter lever trim panel on vehicle’s equipped with
electronic parking brake.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: Do I need any special tools to install the Interior Light Kit?

A: Yes, you will need the following tools: Wire Cutters, Center Punch, Electric Drill, #2 Phillips Screwdriver, 10mm Socket, Hole Saw 23mm (29/32), Hole Saw 26mm (1-1/32), Deburring Tool, Large Drop Cloth, Trim Removal Tool, Torque Wrench, Pliers, Ratchet, Extension 305mm (12), and Drill Bit 3mm (1/8).

Q: Does the Interior Light Kit work with manual transmission models?

A: No, the Interior Light Kit does not apply to models equipped with a Manual Transmission.

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