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Kick Down Switch: Adjustment

  1. Completely remove all dirt and other contaminating materials adhered around the kickdown adjust screw.
  2. Loosen the lock nut.
  3. Loosen and tighten the adjust screw (A) two times by torque of 5 N.m (50 kg.cm, 4 lb.ft).
  4. Tighten adjust screw by torque of 5 N.m and then, loosen the adjust screw 3 to 3-1/3 turns.
  5. Tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.

    Lock nut: 15-22 N.m (150-220 kgf.cm, 11-15 lb-ft)

    NOTE: Before assembling, apply sealant (DC780) to the center portion of the adjust screw.
    Fig 1: Identifying Adjust Screw
    G04862655Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.