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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
    G11865916Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the manual control lever (A).
    NOTE: Lightly tighten the manual control lever nut so that necessary adjustments can be made.
    Fig 2: Tighten Manual Control Lever
    G11865917Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Align the hole (B) in the manual control lever with the "N" position hole (A) of the inhibitor switch and then insert the SST inhibitor switch guide pin (09480-A3800).
    Fig 3: Align Hole In Manual Control Lever With Guide Pin
    G11865918Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Tighten the nut (A) and bolts (B) to the specified torque.

    Tightening Torque: 

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

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

    Fig 4: Tighten Nut And Bolts
    G11865919Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the SST (09480-A3800) from the adjustment hole.
  7. Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
  8. Install the shift cable by tightening nut (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

    7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 5: Locate Inhibitor Switch Connector And Nut
    G11865920Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the air duct and the air cleaner assembly.

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

  10. Install the battery and battery tray.

(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")