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Control Cable Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Kia Optima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the center console assembly. Refer to INTERIOR (CONSOLE) .
  2. Remove the control cable (B).
    Fig 1: Control Cable
    G07379880Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the control cable assembly in the vehicle after removing the nuts (B) and the retainer (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.9 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Retainer & Nuts
    G07379881Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the nut (C).
  5. Remove the cable (B) from the bracket (A) at transaxle assembly side. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE .
    Fig 3: Cable, Bracket & Nut
    G07379882Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the control cable inside of cab.