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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.
    Fig 1: Inhibitor Assembly
    G00550002Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the Manual Control Lever (A) and the washer (B).
    NOTE: Lightly tighten the inhibitor switch mounting bolts so that necessary adjustments can be made.
    Fig 2: Manual Control Lever (A) And Washer (B)
    G00550003Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Align the hole (A) in the Manual Control Lever with the "N" position hole (B) of the inhibitor switch and then insert the SST inhibitor switch guide pin (09480-A3800).
    5. Fig 3: Locating Manual Control Lever, Washer, Nut, And SST Inhibitor Switch Guide Pin (09480-A3800)
    G00550004Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Tighten the nut (A) and bolts (B) with the specified torque.

    6. Tightening Torque: 

    A: 17.7 ~ 24.5 N.m (1.8 ~ 2.5 kgf.m, 13.0 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)

    B: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Removing SST From Hole
    G00569563Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the SST (09480-A3800) from the hole.
  7. Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
  8. Install the shift cable by tightening nut (B).
    NOTE: Lightly tighten the shift cable mounting nut (B) so that necessary adjustments can be made.
    9. Fig 5: Inhibitor Switch Connector & Shift Cable Mounting Nut
    G00550005Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Push the shift cable to the arrow "F" to eliminate free play and then tighten the nut (A) with the specified torque.

    10. Tightening Torque: 

    9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.9 lb-ft)

    Fig 6: Adjusting Nut
    G00550006Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the battery tray (A).

    11. Tightening Torque: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 7: Battery Tray And Mounting Bolts
    G00535053Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the air cleaner assembly.
    1. Connect the breather hose (A), the recirculation hose (B) and the brake booster vacuum hose (C).
    2. Connect the air intake hose (D) and then install the air cleaner assembly (E).

      3. Tightening Torque: 

      Hose clamp bolt:

      2.9 ~ 4.9N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6lb-ft)

      Air cleaner assembly bolts:

      7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)

      Fig 8: Air Cleaner Assembly
      G00535052Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the battery (A) after removing the mounting bracket (B).

    13. Tightening Torque: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 9: Battery And Mounting Bracket
    G00535051Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Connect the battery terminals (A).

    14. Tightening Torque: 

    (+) terminal : 7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

    (-) terminal : 4.0 ~ 6.0 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4 lb-ft)

  14. Install the air duct (B).
    15. Fig 10: Air Duct
    G00532350Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the engine cover.
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