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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 Installation Position
    G11797273Courtesy 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: Locate Manual Control Lever Nut
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  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: Insert SST Inhibitor Switch Guide Pin In Manual Control Lever
    G11797275Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Tighten the nut (A) and bolts (B) with the specified torque.

    Tightening Torque: 

    1. 17.7~24.5 N.m (1.8~ 2.5 kgf.m, 13.0 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)
    2. 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
    Fig 4: Tighten Manual Control Lever Nuts
    G11797276Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the SST (09480-A3800) from the hole.
  7. Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
    Fig 5: Locate Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G11797277Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the shift cable by tightening nut (A).
    NOTE: Lightly tighten the shift cable mounting nut (A) so that necessary adjustments can be made.
    Fig 6: Locate Shift Cable Tightening Nut
    G11797278Courtesy 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: 

    8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 7: Push Shift Cable
    G11797279Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  11. Install the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")