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Repair Procedures: Installation

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  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.
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  3. Install the manual control lever (A).
    NOTE: Lightly tighten the manual control lever nut so that necessary adjustments can be made.
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  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).
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  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)

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  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)

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  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)

    G13156145Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the high voltage cable (A) and HPCU tray (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb.ft)

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  11. Install the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly.

    (Refer to Hybrid Control System - "HYBRID POWER CONTROL UNIT "

  12. Install the air cleaner assembly and air duct.

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

  13. Refill the hybrid motor cooling system with coolant and then perform the air bleeding using the KDS.

    (Refer to Hybrid Motor System - "COOLANT ")

  14. Connect the high voltage circuit.

    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")