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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
    G09748917Courtesy 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: Installing Manual Control Lever
    G09748918Courtesy 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: Aligning Manual Control Lever With N Position Hole
    G09748919Courtesy 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: Manual Control Lever Nut & Bolts
      G09748920Courtesy 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
    G09748921Courtesy 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 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 6: Pushing Shift Cable
    G09748922Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to "BATTERY ")

  11. Install the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")