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Shift Lever Assembly Replacement

  1. Remove the center console assembly. For coupe, refer to INTERIOR (CONSOLE) . For sedan, refer to CONSOLE .
  2. Disconnect sports mode connector (A).
    Fig 1: Sports Mode Connector
    G07368049Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the control cable (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Control Cable
    G07368050Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the shift lever assembly (A) by removing the bolts (B-4ea).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Shift Lever Assembly & Bolts
    G07368051Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE: Make sure vehicle does not roll before setting room side shift lever and T/M side manual control lever to "N" position.
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