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Repair procedures: Installation

  1. Check that the shift lever is placed in the "N" position
  2. Install the inhibitor switch (A).
    NOTE: Lightly tighten the inhibitor switch mounting bolts so that necessary adjustments can be made.
    Fig 1: Inhibitor Assembly
    G07368047Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the manual control lever (A).
    NOTE: Lightly tighten the manual control lever nut (B) so that necessary adjustments can be made.
    Fig 2: Manual Control Lever & Nut
    G07368046Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Align the hole (A) in the manual control lever with the "N" position hole (B) of the inhibitor switch and then insert the SST inhibitor switch guide pin (09480-A3800).
    Fig 3: Manual Control Lever Hole & Inhibitor Switch Hole
    G00529086Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Tighten the nut (A) and bolts (B) with the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)
    2. 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
    Fig 4: Nut & Bolts
    G00529087Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the SST (09480-A3800) from the hole.
  7. Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
  8. Install the shift cable by tightening nut (B).
    NOTE: Lightly tighten the shift cable mounting nut (B) so that necessary adjustments can be made.
    Fig 5: Inhibitor Switch Connector & Shift Cable Mounting Nut
    G07368045Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Push the shift cable to the arrow "F" to eliminate free play and then tighten the nut (A) with the specified torque.
  10. Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 6: Shift Cable Nut
    G00529088Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the battery tray (A).
  12. Fig 7: Battery Tray
    G00529085Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the battery (A).
  14. Fig 8: Battery
    G00529084Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the air cleaner assembly (A).
    Fig 9: Air Cleaner Assembly
    G00529083Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the air duct (A).
    Fig 10: Air Duct
    G00529082Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.