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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Shift the gear to "N".
  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  3. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A) and loosen the shift cable mounting nut (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G12146051Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the manual control lever (B) and the washer after removing a nut (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Manual Control Lever
    G12146052Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the inhibitor switch (A) after loosening the bolts.
Fig 3: Removing Inhibitor Switch
G12146053Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.