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Repair Procedures: Removal

NOTE:
  • Use the fender cover to prevent the damage on the painting.
  • Disconnect the connector & wiring to prevent the damage.
WARNING:
  • Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and Caution" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
  • Be sure to shut off the high voltage before doing any work related with the high voltage system (Refer to " HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES "). Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
  1. Remove the shift lever knob & boots assembly (A) by Pulling in the upside.
    Fig 1: Removing Shift Lever Knob And Boots Assembly
    G11941493Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the floor console assembly.

    (Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")

  3. Separate the lever pin (B) and then remove the shift cable (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable
    G11941494Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the retainer (A) by loosening the nuts (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

    9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Retainer And Nuts
    G11941495Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Shut off the high voltage.

    (Refer to Reduction Gear System. - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES ")

  6. Remove the auxiliary 12V battery and auxiliary 12V battery tray.

    (Refer to Vehicle Control System - "AUXILIARY 12V BATTERY ")

  7. Remove the power electric cover.

    (Refer to Traction Motor System - "POWER ELECTRIC COVER ")

  8. Remove the high voltage joint box.

    (Refer to EV Battery System - "HIGH VOLTAGE JOINT BOX ")

  9. Remove the on-board charger (OBC).

    (Refer to Battery Control System - " ON-BOARD CHARGER (OBC) ")

  10. Remove the electric power control unit (EPCU).

    (Refer to Vehicle Control System - " ELECTRIC POWER CONTROL UNIT (EPCU) ")

  11. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
    Fig 4: Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G11941496Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the shift cable (C) by loosening the bolts (A) and nut (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

    1. 19.6 ~ 16.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)
    2. 8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
    Fig 5: Shift Cable Bolts And Nut
    G11941497Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the interior.
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