2016 Kia Rio EX, 4D HatchbackFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Control Cable Assembly Replacement

  1. Remove the center console.

    (Refer to "INTERIOR (CONSOLE) " )

  2. Remove the control cable (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Control Cable
    G11845576Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the crash pad.

    (Refer to "INTERIOR (CRASH PAD) " .)

  4. Remove the heater unit.

    (Refer to "HEATER (HEATER UNIT) " .)

  5. Remove the retainer (A) and nuts (B).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Removing Retainer And Nuts
    G11845577Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the nut (A) from the manual control lever.
  7. Remove the control cable (B) from the bracket (C) at transaxle assembly side.

    (Refer to "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE " )

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 3: Removing Control Cable From Bracket
    G11845578Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the control cable at cabin room.
  9. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Set room side AT lever (shift lever) and automatic transaxle side manual control lever to "N" position.
    • Control cable must be free unreasonable bending.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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