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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Check that the shift lever is placed in the "N" position
  2. Install the inhibitor switch (A).
    NOTE: Lightly tighten the inhibitor switch mounting bolts so that necessary adjustments can be made.
    G12850113Courtesy 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.
    G12850114Courtesy 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-D2100).
    G12850115Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Tighten the nut (A) and bolts (B) to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 17.7 - 24.5 N.m (1.8 - 2.5 kgf.m, 13.0 - 18.1 lb.ft)
    2. 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)
    G12850116Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the SST (09480-D2100) from the adjustment hole.
  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: 

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G12850117Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the air duct and the air cleaner assembly.

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

  10. Install the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")