Inhibitor Switch Replacement Precautions (PS559)
Publication date: 2018-04-01Reference number: PS559
INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT PRECAUTIONS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): PS559, Date of Issue:
April 2018
| KIA: | 2014-2016 & 2017 Cadenza (VG, YG); 2011-2013MY Forte (TD); 2014-2016MY Forte (YD); 2017 Forte (YDm, YD); 2015 Optima (TF, QF); 2016 Optima (JF, JFa); 2011-2016MY Optima Hybrid (TFH); 2017 Optima Plug-in/Hybrid (P/HEV); 2012-2017MY & 2018 Rio (UB, SC); 2011-2014MY & 2015 Sedona (VQ, YP); 2011-2015MY Sorento (XMa); 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa); 2011-2013MY Soul (AM); 2014 Soul (PS); 2017 Sportage (QL); 2011-2016MY Sportage (SL); 2015-2018 K900 (KH); 2019 Sorento (UMa); 2018 Stinger (CK); 2015 Soul EV (PSEV); 2017 Niro Plug-in/Hybrid (P/HEV) |
| GROUP: | Transmission |
SERVICE INFORMATION
This Pitstop provides information regarding the installation of the inhibitor switch on applicable vehicles. When installing the inhibitor switch manual control lever (A), be sure to use the SST inhibitor switch guide pin (B) (see list below) to hold the lever in place during tightening of the manual lever retaining nut (C) and shift cable retaining nut (D). DO NOT use power tools as overtightening the nuts (C) and (D) may damage the transmission. Damage to the transmission due to an overtightened nut or an incorrectly installed inhibitor switch is not covered under Warranty.
| Models (2011+ shown) | Engine | SST |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-2016 & 2017MY~ Cadenza (VG, YG) | 3.3L | 09480 A3800 |
| 2011-2013MY Forte (TD) | 2.0L & 2.4L | |
| 2014-2016MY Forte (YD) | 1.8L, 2.0L, & 1.6L-T | |
| 2017MY~ Forte (YDm, YD) | 2.0L MPI & GDI, & 1.6L-T | |
| ~2015MY Optima (TF, QF) | 2.4L & 2.0L-T | |
| 2016MY~ Optima (JF, JFa) | 2.4L, 1.6L-T, 2.0L-T | |
| 2011-2016MY Optima Hybrid (TFH) | 2.4L | |
| 2017MY~ Optima Plug-in/Hybrid (P/HEV) | 2.0L | |
| 2012-2017MY & 2018MY~ Rio (UB, SC) | 1.6L | |
| 2011-2014MY & 2015MY~ Sedona (VQ, YP) | 3.5L | |
| 2011-2015MY Sorento (XMa) | 2.4L, 3.3L, & 3.5L | |
| 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) | 2.4L, 2.0L-T, & 3.3L | |
| 2011-2013MY Soul (AM) | 1.6L & 2.0L | |
| 2014MY~ Soul (PS) | 1.6L, 2.0L, & 1.6L-T | |
| 2017MY~ Sportage (QL) | 2.0L-T & 2.4L | |
| 2011-2016MY Sportage (SL) | 2.0L-T & 2.4L | |
| 2015-2018 K900 (KH) | 3.8L & 5.0L | |
| 2019MY~ Sorento (UMa) | 2.4L & 3.3L | 09480 D2100 |
| 2018MY~ Stinger (CK) | 2.0L-T & 3.3L-T | |
| 2015MY~ Soul EV (PSEV) | 80 kW | 0K948 E4000 |
| 2017~Niro Plug-in/Hybrid (P/HEV) | 1.6L | 0K948-E4000 |
NOTE:
Refer to KGIS for tightening torque specifications
For replacements of SST, contact Snap-on Business Solutions at (888) 542-1011.
For replacements of SST, contact Snap-on Business Solutions at (888) 542-1011.