Repair Procedures: Adjustment

2017 Kia Rio EX, 4D HatchbackSECTION Adjustment
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  1. In neutral position, disjoin select cable (A) from shift lever assembly pin (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Select Cable From Shift Lever Assembly Pin
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  2. Disconnect select adjuster (A) to an arrow.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Select Adjuster
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  3. Shift to the 3rd gear position.
  4. Adjustment adjuster (B) on select cable (A) as rolling from side to side.
    Fig 3: Adjusting Adjuster On Select Cable
    G11845419Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Insert on free load and press the adjuster.
  6. After shifting 2nd gear, checking the left select gap about 1 mm (if not, loop no, 1-5)
    NOTE: If there are still gate blocking in spite of re-adjustment, shift lever assembly stopper stoke must be checked.
  7. In neutral position, join by clip (A).
Fig 4: Locating Clip
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