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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015RIO SX, 4D HATCHBACKREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CONTROL SYSTEMSHIFT LEVERREPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVALSHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
2015 Kia Rio SX, 4D Hatchback

Shift Lever Assembly Replacement

2015 Kia Rio SX, 4D HatchbackSECTION Shift Lever Assembly Replacement
  1. Remove the center console.

    (Refer to "INTERIOR (CONSOLE) " in BD group)

  2. Disconnect the connector (A)
  3. Remove the control cable (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Connector And Control Cable
    G08321798Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the shift lock cable (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lock Cable
    G08321799Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the wiring clip (A).
  6. Remove the AT lever(shift lever) assembly (B) by removing the bolts (4ea).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Clip And AT Lever(Shift Lever) Assembly
    G08321800Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE: Adjust the shift lock cable.
    (Refer to Adjustment  .
RENDER: 1.0x

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