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Shift Lever: Replacement

  1. Install selector lever and tighten four selector lever base plate nuts.

    Tightening torque: 11.5-16.6 lb.ft (15.7-22.6 N.m, 1.6-2.3 kg.m) 

    Fig 1: Installing Selector Lever
    G01079997Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect two connectors.
  3. Remove shift lock cable and tighten shift lock cable nut.

    Tightening torque: 7.2-10.8 lb.ft (9.8-14.7 N.m, 1.0-1.5 kg.m) 

  4. Shift selector lever to P range.
  5. Install selector cable,
  6. Tighten selector cable nut.

    Tightening torque: 69.4-95.9 lb.ft (7.8-10.8 N.m, 80-110 kg.m) 

  7. Tighten two selector cable mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 69.4-95.9 lb.ft (7.8-10.8 N.m, 80-110 kg.m) 

    Fig 2: Tightening Two Selector Cable Mounting Bolts
    G01079998Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Tighten two console bolts and four screws.
  9. Install storage box.
  10. Install center panel, then connect cigarette lighter connector.
  11. Tighten two screws and install ash tray.
  12. Connect negative battery cable.
  13. Verify correct operation of selector lever.
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