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Repair procedures: Installation

  1. Check that the shift lever is placed in the "N" position.
  2. Install the inhibitor switch (A).
    NOTE: Lightly tighten the inhibitor switch mounting bolts so that necessary adjustments can be made.
    Fig 1: Inhibitor Switch
    G08308139Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the manual control lever (B).
    NOTE: Lightly tighten the manual control lever nut (A) so that necessary adjustments can be made.
    Fig 2: Manual Control Lever & Nut
    G08308138Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Align the hole (A) in the manual control lever with the "N" position hole (B) of the inhibitor switch and then insert the SST inhibitor switch guide pin (09480-A3800).
    Fig 3: Aligning Inhibitor Switch Guide Pin With Hole
    G00548695Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Tighten the nut (A) and bolts (B) with the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    A : 17.7 ~ 24.5 N.m (1.8 ~ 2.5 kgf.m, 13.0 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)

    B : 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Inhibitor Switch Nut & Bolts
    G00548696Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the SST (09480-A3800).
  7. Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
  8. Install the shift cable by tightening nut (B).
    NOTE: Lightly tighten the shift cable mounting nut (B) so that necessary adjustments can be made.
    Fig 5: Inhibitor Switch Connector & Shift Cable Mounting Nut
    G08308137Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Push the shift cable to the arrow "F" to eliminate free play and then tighten the nut (A) with the specified torque.

    Tightening torque : 

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

    Fig 6: Shift Cable Adjusting Nut
    G08308147Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the tray (A).

    Tightening torque : 

    19.6 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 7: HPCU Tray
    G00548692Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the hybrid power control unit assembly. (Refer to INSTALLATION )
  12. Install the air cleaner assembly.
    1. connect the breather hose (A).
    2. connect the air intake hose (B) and then install the air cleaner assembly (C).

      Tightening torque: 

      Hose clamp bolt:

      2.9 ~ 4.9 N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6 lb-ft)

      Air cleaner assembly bolts:

      7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

    Fig 8: Breather Hose, Air Intake Hose & Air Cleaner Assembly
    G08312310Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When installing the air intake hose, the plate of the hose clamp must be in line with the stopper of the hose.
    • When installing the air intake hose, the center of the mark of hose must be in line with the throttle body rib.
    Fig 9: Air Intake Hose Installation Position
    G08312311Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the air duct (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

    Fig 10: Air Duct
    G08312309Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the under cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 11: Under Cover
    G08308120Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Connect the high voltage circuit.
  16. Refill the hybrid motor cooling system with coolant and then perform the air bleeding using the GDS. (Refer to COOLANT )