2016 Kia Soul Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Shift lever to "4th" gear position.
  2. Rotating counter-clockwise shift lever knob (A).
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  3. Remove the floor console assembly.

    (Refer to "FLOOR CONSOLE .")

  4. Remove the rear heating joint duct (A).
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  5. Remove the bracket (A).
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  6. Remove the select cable (B) after removing the snap pin (A).
  7. Remove the cable socket (C) from lever assembly after pulling in the direction of the arrow.
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  8. Remove the shift cable (B) after removing the clip (A).
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  9. Remove the cable socket (A) from lever assembly after pulling in the direction of the arrow.
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  10. Remove the retainer (A) after loosen the nut (B).
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  11. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to "AIR CLEANER .")

  12. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to "BATTERY .")

  13. Remove the shift & select cable.
    1. Remove the pin (A) and washer (B).
    2. Make unlock clip (C) and then remove the shift & select cable and the clip (C) from the bracket.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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