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Shift Cable Replacement

  1. Remove the floor Interior console assembly. Refer to INTERIOR (CONSOLE) .
  2. Remove the select cable snap pin (A) and the clip (B) from the select cable assembly.
    Fig 1: Select Cable Snap Pin
    G07381777Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Select Cable Clip
    G07381778Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the clip (A) from the shift cable.
    CAUTION: Set securely.
    Fig 3: Shift Cable Clip
    G07381779Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the retainer (A) and nuts (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Retainer & Nuts
    G07381780Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the SRS Control Module. Refer to SRS CONTROL MODULE (SRSCM) .
  6. Remove the pin and washer (A).
  7. Remove the cable (B) from the cable bracket at manual transaxle assembly side.
  8. Remove the shift cable and select cable at cabin room.
    Fig 5: Cable, Pin & Washer
    G07381781Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.