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Control Cable Replacement

  1. Remove the center console assembly. For coupe, refer to INTERIOR (CONSOLE) . For sedan, refer to CONSOLE .
  2. Remove the control cable (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Control Cable
    G07368052Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the control cable assembly in the vehicle after removing the nuts (B) and the retainer (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    11.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.2 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.9 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Control Cable Assembly Retainer & Nuts
    G07368053Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the nut (C).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

  5. Remove the cable (B) from the bracket (A) at transaxle assembly side. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE .
    Fig 3: Bracket & Cable
    G07368054Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the control cable inside of cab.