Shift Lever Assembly Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the center console assembly. Refer to "INTERIOR (CONSOLE) ".
Disconnect sports mode connector (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Sports Mode Connector
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Take off the clip (A) and then remove the shift cable (B).
Remove the shift lever assembly (D) by removing the bolts (C-4 ea).
Tightening torque:

8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Clip, Shift Cable, Shift Lever Assembly & Mounting Bolts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE: Make sure vehicle does not roll before setting room side shift lever and T/M side manual control lever to "N" position.