Control Cable Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the center console assembly. Refer to "INTERIOR (CONSOLE) ".
Take off the clip (A) and then remove the control cable (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Control Cable & Clip
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Remove the control cable assembly in the vehicle after removing the nuts (B) and the retainer (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8-8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Control Cable Assembly Retainer & Nuts
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Remove the nut (C).
Remove the cable (B) from the bracket (A) at transaxle assembly side Refer to "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ".

Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Assembly Bracket, Cable & Nut
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Remove the control cable inside of cab.