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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2017RIO EX, 4D HATCHBACKREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 1 (MANUAL TRANSAXLE CONTROL SYSTEM)SHIFT LEVERREPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVAL
2017 Kia Rio EX, 4D Hatchback

Repair Procedures: Removal

2017 Kia Rio EX, 4D HatchbackSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Shift Lever Assembly Replacement 

  1. Remove the floor Interior console assembly.

    (Refer to "INTERIOR (CONSOLE) ")

  2. Remove the heater duct (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Heater Duct
    G11845400Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the select cable assembly after removing select cable snap pin (A) and clip (B).
    Fig 2: Removing Select Cable Assembly
    G11845401Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. 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 3: Removing Shift Lever Assembly Bolts
    G11845402Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the shift lever assembly (B) by removing the clip (A).
    CAUTION:
    • Set securely.
RENDER: 1.0x

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