2016 Kia Forte LX, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the floor Interior console assembly.

    (Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ")

  2. Remove the cover (A).
    Fig 1: Locate Shift Lever Cover
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  3. Remove the select cable (B) by removing the snap pin (A).
    Fig 2: Remove Select Cable Snap Pin
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  4. Remove the shift cable (B) after removing the clip (A).
    Fig 3: Remove Shift Cable Clip
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  5. Remove the cable socket (A) from lever assembly after pulling the cable socket clip in the direction of the arrow.
    Fig 4: Remove Cable Socket From Lever Assembly
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  6. Remove the shift lever assembly (B) by removing the bolts (A-4ea).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 5: Remove Shift Lever Assembly Bolts
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  7. Remove the boots (A) and knob (B) from the lever assembly.

    Information 

    Rotating counter-clockwise shift lever knob (B).

    Fig 6: Rotate Counter-Clockwise Shift Lever Knob
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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.