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Adjusting the Control Cable

  1. Set room side AT lever (shift lever) and automatic transaxle side manual control lever to "N" position.
  2. Connect control cable to room side AT lever (shift lever).
  3. Fix temporary control cable (A) in automatic transaxle side manual control lever.
  4. Push the control cable (A) lightly to "F" direction shown in illustration below to eliminate the free play.
  5. Tighten the adjusting nut (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

    9.8-14.7 N.m (1.0-1.5 kgf.m, 7.2-10.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Fixing Temporary Control Cable In Automatic Transaxle Side Manual Control Lever
    G11845581Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. After adjusting, check that this part operates at each range of the manual control lever corresponding to each position of the AT lever (shift lever).
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