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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: Installing Inhibitor Switch
    G12180569Courtesy 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: Installing Manual Control Lever
    G12180570Courtesy 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: Inserting SST Inhibitor Switch Guide Pin (09480-A3800)
    G12180571Courtesy 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: Locating Inhibitor Switch Nut And Bolts
    G12180572Courtesy 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: Connecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G12180573Courtesy 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 ")