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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: Locate Inhibitor Switch
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  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
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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
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  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 Inhibitor Switch Bolts
    G11795326Courtesy 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
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  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 Nut
    G11795328Courtesy 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: Pushing Shift Cable
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  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 ")