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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.
    Fig 1: Installing Inhibitor Switch
    G12148298Courtesy 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.
    Fig 2: Installing Manual Control Lever
    G12148299Courtesy 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).
    Fig 3: Aligning Hole In Manual Control Lever With N Position Hole Of Inhibitor Switch
    G12148300Courtesy 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)

    Fig 4: Tightening Manual Control Lever Mounting Nut
    G12148301Courtesy 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)

    Fig 5: Tightening Inhibitor Switch Mounting Bolts
    G12148302Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the SST (09480-A3800) from the adjustment hole.
  8. Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
  9. 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 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb.ft)

    Fig 6: Connecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G12148303Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")