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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 Switch
    G00548311Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the manual control lever (A) and the washer (B).
    NOTE: Lightly tighten the manual control lever nut (C) so that necessary adjustments can be made.
  4. Align the hole (D) in the manual control lever with the "N" position hole (E) of the inhibitor switch and then insert the SST inhibitor switch guide pin (09480-A3800).
    Fig 2: Manual Control Lever, Washer, Manual Control Lever Nut & Holes
    G00548312Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Tighten the nut and bolts with the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    Manual control lever nut:

    17.7 ~ 24.5 N.m (1.8 ~ 2.5 kgf.m, 13.0 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)

    Inhibitor switch bolts:

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

  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 3: Inhibitor Switch Connector & Shift Cable Mounting Nut
    G07389082Courtesy 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.

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

  10. Install the battery tray (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Battery Tray
    G00548310Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the battery (C) and then install the battery clamp (B), battery positive terminal (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    (+) terminal:

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Clamp nut:

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 5: Battery Positive Terminal, Battery Clamp & Battery
    G00548309Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the air cleaner assembly.
    1. Connect the air intake hose and then install the air cleaner assembly (C).
    2. Connect the breather hose (A) and the BARO (Barometric pressure) sensor connector (B).

      Tightening torque: 

      Hose clamp bolt:

      2.98 ~ 4.9 N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6 lb-ft)

      Air cleaner assembly bolts:

      7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

      Fig 6: Breather Hose, BARO Pressure Sensor Connector & Air Cleaner Assembly
      G00548308Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.