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Repair Procedures: Installation

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  1. Check that the shift lever is placed in the "N" position.
  2. Install the shift cable retainer (A).

    Tightening torque  :

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

    Fig 1: Installing Shift Cable Retainer
    G12309370Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Insert the snap pin (A) after installing the shift cable.
    Fig 2: Installing Snap Pin
    G12309371Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Install the shift cable after checking the direction of projection to prevent incorrect assembly.
      Fig 3: Installing Shift Cable
      G12309372Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • [LHD]  Mind the installation direction of snap pin and install the snap pin with the hook facing upward.
      Fig 4: Installing Snap Pin With Hook Facing Upward
      G12309373Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • [RHD]  Mind the installation direction of snap pin and install the snap pin with the hook facing downward.
      Fig 5: Installing Snap Pin With Hook Facing Downward
      G12309374Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the floor console assembly.

    (Refer to Body "FLOOR CONSOLE ")

  5. Install the knob (A) by pressing it in the direction of arrow after installing the boots to the console upper cover.
    Fig 6: Installing Knob
    G12309375Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the shift cable (B) to bracket and then lightly tighten the nut (A).
    Fig 7: Installing Shift Cable To Bracket
    G12309376Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: The existing shift cable clip must be replaced with new one. (Do not reuse it.)
  7. Tighten the nut (A) to the specified torque after removing free play by pushing the shift cable (B) in the direction of the arrow.

    Tightening torque  :

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

    Fig 8: Pushing Shift Cable
    G12309377Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the high voltage cable (A) and HPCU tray (B).

    Tightening torque  :

    19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb.ft)

    Fig 9: Installing High Voltage Cable And HPCU Tray
    G12309378Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly.

    (Refer to Hybrid Control System - "HYBRID POWER CONTROL UNIT "

  10. Install the air cleaner assembly and air duct.

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

  11. Refill the hybrid motor cooling system with coolant and then perform the air bleeding using the KDS/GDS.

    (Refer to Hybrid Motor System - "COOLANT ")

  12. Connect the high voltage circuit.

    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")