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"P" Position Switch Replace

  1. Remove the screw and then remove the "P" position switch (A).
    Fig 1: Locating P Position Switch
    G11816180Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the plastic bracket (A) and remove the shift lock solenoid (B).
  3. Remove the main connector (C).
    Fig 2: Removing Plastic Bracket & Shift Lock Solenoid
    G11816181Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Loosen the screw and remove the manual mode switch housing (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Manual Mode Switch Housing
    G11816182Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the wiring fixed bracket (A) of main connector.
    Fig 4: Locating Wiring Fixed Bracket Of Main Connector
    G11816183Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the wiring of "P" position switch from the main connector.
    NOTE: Check the wiring color before disconnecting the wiring.
    Fig 5: Removing Wiring Of P Position Switch From Main Connector
    G11816184Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Terminal Function
    3 "P" position switch (+)
    4 "P" position switch (+)
    5 Manual mode down
    6 Manual mode select
    7 Manual mode up
    9 Ground
    10 Shift lock solenoid (-)
    11 Shift lock solenoid (-)
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