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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.
    G12576927Courtesy 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.
    G12576928Courtesy 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).
    G12576929Courtesy 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)

    G12576930Courtesy 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)

    G12576931Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
  8. Tighten the nut (B) to the specified torque after removing free play by pushing the shift cable in the direction of the arrow.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12576932Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the SST (09480-A3800) from the adjustment hole.
  10. Install the air cleaner assembly.

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