Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Kia Soul EV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Use the fender cover to prevent the damage on the painting.
Disconnect the connector & wiring to prevent the damage.

WARNING:

Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and Caution" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
Be sure to shut off the high voltage before doing any work related with the high voltage system (Refer to "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES "). Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.

Remove the shift lever knob & boots assembly (A) by Pulling in the upside.

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Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")
Separate the lever pin (B) and then remove the shift cable (A).

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Remove the retainer (A) by loosening the nuts (B).
Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

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Shut off the high voltage.
(Refer to "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES ")
Remove the auxiliary 12V battery and auxiliary 12V battery tray.
(Refer to "AUXILIARY 12V BATTERY ")
Remove the power electric cover.
(Refer to "POWER ELECTRIC COVER ")
Remove the high voltage joint box.
(Refer to "HIGH VOLTAGE JOINT BOX ")
Remove the on-board charger (OBC).
(Refer to "ON-BOARD CHARGER (OBC) ")
Remove the electric power control unit (EPCU).
(Refer to "REMOVAL ")
Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A).

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Remove the shift cable (C) by loosening the bolts (A) and nut (B).
Tightening torque:
1. 19.6 ~ 16.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)
2. 8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
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Remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the interior.