2002 Hyundai Sonata Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2002 Hyundai Sonata — 2.4L I4 and 2.7L V6 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Hyundai published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2002
Engines
2.4L I4 — 143 cu in, DOHC
2.7L V6 — 162 cu in, DOHC
TrimsBase Sedan 4-Door · GLS Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 4-Door
Federal record6 recalls · 407 complaints · 82 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Sonata manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 178
  • Engine Performance 890
  • Accessories & Equipment 204
  • General Information 1,530
  • Body & Frame 58
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 225
  • Brakes 162
  • Restraints 74
  • Drivelines & Axles 15
  • Steering 100
  • Electrical 429
  • Suspension 116
  • Engine Mechanical 712
  • Transmission 60

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Sonata

  1. Fuel System, Gasoline — storage · 04V369000
    Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
  2. Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 09V171000
    This may inflict laceration injuries to anyone using the door handle.
  3. Tires — temporary/emergency spare tire · 03V097000
    Inadvertent activation of the tcs will cause automatic application of the brake at the wheel where t.
  4. Suspension · 09V124000
    If that happens, the vehicle may lose drive power to the wheels, and the front wheel may make contac.
  5. Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 04V178000
    Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
  6. Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 09V317000
    A sharp edge could lacerate or otherwise injure a vehicle occupant.

Owners have filed 407 complaints and Hyundai has issued 82 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Sonata. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2002 Sonata manual

Is this manual specific to the 2002 Sonata?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 and 2.7L V6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, GLS Sedan 4-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Hyundai published for this year.

What 2002 Sonata problems does it help with?

6 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Sonata, covering fuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages, tires. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Hyundai dealers.

Does it include 2002 Sonata wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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