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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Place the shift lever into the "N" position.
  2. Remove the air duct and the air cleaner assembly.

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

  3. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  4. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A) and loosen the shift cable mounting nut (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G12180566Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the manual control lever (B) and the washer after removing a nut (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Manual Control Lever And Washer
    G12180567Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the inhibitor switch (A) after loosening the bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Inhibitor Switch
    G12180568Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.