GROUP

NUMBER

CAMPAIGN
DATE

Technical Service Bulletin

23-01-076H-1
MODEL(S)

November 2023

Santa Fe (CM)

CYLINDER HEAD COVER OIL LEAK REPAIR
WITH OIL PROTECTOR INSTALL AND ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE TEST
(SERVICE CAMPAIGN 976)

SUBJECT:

This TSB supersedes TSB 23-01-076H with updated OpTime for 20DA06R1.

 IMPORTANT
Dealers must perform this service campaign on all affected vehicles prior to customer retail delivery
and whenever an affected vehicle is in the shop for any maintenance or repair.
Access the “Vehicle Information” screen via WEBDCS to identify open campaigns.
Description:
Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder bank’s
valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator resulting in illumination of the charging
system warning lamp and disablement of the charging system. If the vehicle is continually driven without
recharging the battery, the engine will eventually shut off, increasing the risk of a crash. This bulletin
outlines the procedures to inspect for T-joint leakage and install an oil protector to address this issue.
 1. If the alternator voltage is less than 14.0V and there is evidence of oil leak at the T-joint,
replace the alternator, valve cover gasket, and install the oil protector.
 2. If the alternator voltage is greater than 14.0V and there is evidence of oil leak at the T-joint,
replace the valve cover gasket and install the oil protector. Do not replace the alternator.
 3. If the alternator voltage is greater than 14.0V and there is no evidence of oil leak at the T-joint,
install the oil protector. Do not replace the valve cover gasket or the alternator.

LH Cylinder
T-Joint

Applicable Vehicles (Certain):
• 2007-2009MY Santa Fe (CM) equipped with 3.3L engines and produced 04/19/2006 - 11/03/2009

Circulate To: Service Manager, Warranty Manager, Service Advisors, Technicians, Fleet Repair

SUBJECT: CYLINDER HEAD COVER OIL LEAK REPAIR (SERVICE CAMPAIGN 976)

Parts Information:
Part Name

Part Number

QTY

Gasket - Rocker Cover LH

22453-3C120QQH

1

Service Kit – Protector, Bolts

22400-3C000QQH

1

Generator Assembly

37300-3C250QQH

* (See below NOTE)

*NOTE: Alternator replacement is required only if alternator voltage test is less than 14.0V and
there is evidence of oil leak at the T-joint.
Additional Materials:
Product Name

Part Number

Note

00232-19061
(or equivalent to TB1217H)

3 Vehicles/bottle

00232-19114
When using cleaning agents other than
recommended cleaning agents, side effects
such as reduced sealant adhesion may
occur.

3 Vehicles/bottle

Gray Liquid RTV Gasket
Cleaning Agent
(Threebond 2706)

Warranty Information:
MODEL

Santa Fe
(CMa)

OP CODE

OPERATION

OP TIME

20DA06R0

Alternator voltage test (pass), T-joint
inspection (no oil leaks found), and oil
protector installation

1.1 M/H

20DA06R1

Alternator voltage (pass), T-joint inspection
(oil leaks found), gasket replacement & oil
protector installation

1.3 M/H

20DA06R2

Alternator voltage test (fail), T-joint inspection
(oil leaks found) & gasket replacement, oil
protector installation, & alternator
replacement

2.2 M/H

CAUSAL
PART

224533C120QQH

NATURE CAUSAL
CODE
CODE

E75

ZZ1

NOTE 1: Submit claim on Claim Entry Screen as “Campaign” type.
NOTE 2: If a part is found in need of replacement while performing this campaign and the affected part
is still under warranty, submit a separate claim using the same repair order. If the affected part is out of
warranty, submit a Prior Approval request for goodwill consideration prior to performing the work.
NOTE 3: This TSB includes Repair validation photos. Op times include VIN, Mileage and Repair
validation photos as outlined in the Digital Documentation Policy.
NOTE 4: The incident parts are subject to callback through the normal Warranty Technical Center
(WTC) parts return process. Claim is subject to debit if the part is not returned.
NOTE 5: All three op codes will reimburse the use of Threebond 2706 and Gray Liquid RTV gasket
sealant in sublet.

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Service Procedure:

STUI
This TSB includes Repair validation photos. Refer to the latest Digital Documentation Policy for
requirements.
* Perform the service procedure referring to the flow chart below

Note: Icon indicates photos/video required for claim submission. Use last 6 digits of
VIN & date of repair on a piece of paper.
Vehicle Inspection
Alternator Voltage Test
Swing out alternator
Check T-Joint area for oil leak.
PASS
Clean the Oil protector assembly

NO PASS
Clean the Oil protector assembly surface.
Disassemble the Head Cover, clean and
remove sealer from the T-JOINT area.

Apply Sealant on the outside of the
head cover T-JOINT.

Clean Head Cover and replace gasket.

Install Oil Protector Assembly.

Apply Sealer to T-Joint locations and
reinstall Head Cover.
Apply sealer to the outside of Head Cover at
T-JOINT.
Install Oil Protector Assembly.

Alternator Reinstall / Replace*

* Only replace alternator if
voltage test was less than 14.0V
and T-joint inspection did not
pass.

Allow one hour for sealer to cure before starting engine.
NOTE: In winter, the vehicle should be stored indoors to perform work on parts at room temperature.

Alternator & T-Joint Inspection

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1.

Remove the engine cover (A).

A

2.

ALTERNATOR INSPECTION
Complete a voltage test of the alternator as
described below.
•

•
With the engine running at idle and the
headlamps switched on, with no other
loads switched on, measure the voltage at
B+ terminal of the alternator. In the
condition above, the alternator should
be generating 14 volts or higher.

i

Voltage Test of Alternator
Using a multimeter, connect the positive lead of the
meter to the B+ terminal (A) of the alternator.
Connect the negative lead to a ground, (not the
alternator housing). Use the test method written to
the left to determine alternator replacement.

Information

If the reading is lower than 14 volts, the
alternator may need to be replaced if the
T-joint inspection also does not pass.

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3.

Make note of customer radio presets and
disconnect the battery (B).

4.

Loosen the battery tray mounting fasteners
and remove the battery tray (C).

B

NOTICE
Set aside the removed battery tray (C) to
a safe area so that it does not interfere
during the alternator removal process.

5.

C

Disconnect the fan motor connectors (D).

D
D

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6.

Remove the LH fan shroud bolts (E).
Tightening torque specification:
5.0 lb-ft (60 lb-in, 6.8 Nm)

E

7.

E

Remove the LH fan shroud (F).

NOTICE
Carefully remove the LH fan shroud (F)
so that it does not damage any
surrounding parts.

F

8.

Remove the RH fan shroud bolts (G).
Tightening torque specification:
6.5 lb-ft (78 lb-in, 8.8 Nm)

G

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G

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9.

Move the RH fan shroud (H) about 6 inches
towards the driver’s side of the vehicle (as
shown by the orange arrow) to provide
enough working space to remove.

6 inches
H

10. Remove the alternator upper mounting bolt
(I).
Tightening torque specification:
22 lb-ft (29.8 Nm)

11. Remove the RH wheel and tire by loosening
the 5 wheel nuts (J).
Tightening torque specification:
75 lb-ft (101.7 Nm)

J

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12. Remove the RH engine side cover (K).

K

13. Remove the undercover (L).

L

14. Disconnect the connector (M) from the A/C
compressor.

M

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15. Remove the alternator connector and the B+
terminal (N).

N

16. Remove the drive belt after relaxing the belt
tension by rotating the tensioner pivot bolt
(O).

O

17. Remove the alternator lower mounting bolt
(P).
Tightening torque specification:
22 lb-ft (29.8 Nm)

P

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18. Rotate the alternator towards the front of the
vehicle (Q).
If the alternator voltage check and t-joint
inspection both do not pass, replace the
alternator.

19. Inspect the T-Joint area for oil leak. Any oil
leakage requires the replacement of the head
cover gasket.

PASS