Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Kia Soul Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Repair procedures: Installation
CAUTION:
Set room side lever and T/M side lever to "N" position.
- Install the shift cable & select cable (B) and pin (A).
- Install the shift cable (A).
- Install the shift lever assembly (B) by tightening the bolts (A-4ea).
Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
- Shift the shift lever to 3rd gear.
- Re-adjust select cable.
- Insert the select cable (A) to the shift lever assembly pin (B).
- After shifting 2nd gear, checking the left select gab about 1.1mm (if not, loop no. 3 ~ 6).
- Install the snap pin (A) to the shift lever assembly pin (B).
- Remove the "N" position pin (A) after assembling select cable. (Resuse)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.