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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Check that the shift lever is placed in the "N" position.
  2. Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
    Fig 1: Connecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G12329193Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the inhibitor switch (A).
    Fig 2: Installing Inhibitor Switch
    G12329194Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Lightly tighten the inhibitor switch mounting bolts so that necessary adjustments can be made.
  4. Install the Manual Control Lever (A).
    Fig 3: Installing Manual Control Lever
    G12329195Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Lightly tighten the Manual Control Lever nut so that necessary adjustments can be made.
  5. Align the hole in the Manual Control Lever with the "N" position hole of the inhibitor switch and then insert the SST inhibitor switch guide pin (0K948-E4000).
    Fig 4: Inserting SST Inhibitor Switch Guide Pin (0K948-E4000)
    G12329196Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Tighten the Manual Lever Mounting Nut (A) to the specified torque.

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 5: Installing Manual Lever Mounting Nut
    G12329197Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Tighten the inhibitor switch mounting bolts (B) to the specified torque.

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 6: Installing Inhibitor Switch Mounting Bolts
    G12329198Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Tighten the nut (A) to the specified torque after removing free play by pushing the shift cable in the direction of the arrow.
    Fig 7: Pushing Shift Cable
    G12329199Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the SST (0K948-E4000) from the adjustment hole.
  10. Install the HPCU tray (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    (A) 21.6 - 23.5 N.m (2.2 - 2.4 kgf.m, 15.9 - 17.4 lb.ft)

  11. Install the wiring mounting clips (B) to HPCU tray and the tighten the nut (C).

    Tightening Torque: 

    (C) 10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    Fig 8: Installing HPCU Tray
    G12329200Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the TCM (A) and ECM (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 9: Installing TCM And ECM
    G12329201Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Connect the TCM connector (A) and ECM (B) connector.
    Fig 10: Connecting TCM Connector And ECM Connector
    G12329202Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) assembly.

    (Refer to Hybrid Control System - "HYBRID POWER CONTROL UNIT (HPCU) ")

  15. Refill the hybrid motor cooling system with coolant.

    (Refer to Hybrid Motor System - "COOLANT ")

  16. Connect the high voltage circuit.

    (Refer to Dual Clutch Transmission System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")