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Control Cable Replacement

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  1. Remove the center console assembly. Refer to INTERIOR (CONSOLE) .
  2. Remove the control cable (B).
    Fig 1: Control Cable
    G07379880Courtesy 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: 

    9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.9 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Retainer & Nuts
    G07379881Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the nut (C).
  5. Remove the cable (B) from the bracket (A) at transaxle assembly side. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE .
    Fig 3: Cable, Bracket & Nut
    G07379882Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the control cable inside of cab.