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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure that shift lever and manual control lever is "N" range before you install the shift cable.
    • Insert securely after check the orientation of socket (A) of cable.
    • Insert the shift cable after checking the direction of projection (B) to prevent wrong assembly.
      Fig 1: Inserting Shift Cable Socket
      G11816205Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Tighten the nut to specified torque after removing free play by pushing "F" direction When installing the shift cable at transaxle side.
      Fig 2: Locating Shift Cable And Nut
      G11816206Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Refill the hybrid motor cooling system with coolant and then perform the air bleeding using the GDS. (Refer to Coolant . )