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Shift Lock Solenoid Replacement

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  1. Remove the plastic bracket (B) by loosening the screw (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Plastic Bracket Screw
    G11941480Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the shift lock solenoid (A) from the shift lever assembly.
    Fig 2: Shift Lock Solenoid
    G11941481Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the key inter lock switch (B) by removing the plastic bracket (A).
    Fig 3: Key Inter Lock Switch
    G11941482Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the shift lever main connector (A).
    Fig 4: Shift Lever Main Connector
    G11941483Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the wiring fixed bracket in the main connector.
    Fig 5: Wiring Fixed Bracket In Main Connector
    G11941484Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the shift lock solenoid wiring from the main connector
    NOTE: Be sure to check the wiring color before disconnecting the wiring.
    Fig 6: Shift Lock Solenoid Wiring
    G11941485Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Pin Function
    3 Shift lock solenoid (-)
    4 Shift lock solenoid (+)
    9 Key inter lock switch (-)
    10 Key inter lock switch (+)