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Adjusting Method For T/M Control Cable

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Make sure vehicle does not roll before setting room side shift lever and T/M side manual control lever to "N" position.
  2. Connect room side shift lever and control cable (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Room Side Shift Lever & Control Cable
    G07425767Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Push cable to "F" direction shown in illustration to eliminate FREE PLAY.
  4. Tighten adjusting nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Nut
    G07425768Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. After adjusting, check to be sure that this part operates as designed at each range of T/M side corresponding to each position of room lever.
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