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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Check that the gear is shifted to "N".
  2. Install the inhibitor switch (A).
    NOTE: Lightly tighten the inhibitor switch mounting bolts so that necessary adjustments can be made.
    Fig 1: Locating Inhibitor Switch
    G12227691Courtesy 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: Locating Manual Control Lever
    G12227692Courtesy 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: Aligning Hole In Manual Control Lever With N Position Hole Of Inhibitor Switch
    G12227693Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Tighten the manual control lever mounting nut (A).

    Tightening torque  :

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

    Fig 4: Locating Manual Control Lever Mounting Nut
    G12227694Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Tighten the inhibitor switch mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque  :

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

    Fig 5: Locating Inhibitor Switch Mounting Bolts
    G12227695Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the SST (09480-A3800) from the adjustment hole.
  8. Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
    Fig 6: Locating Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G12227696Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Tighten the nut (A) to the specified torque after removing free play by pushing the shift cable in the direction of the arrow.

    Tightening torque  :

    9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb.ft)

    Fig 7: Pushing Shift Cable
    G12227697Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the air cleaner assembly.

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