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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2017RIO EX, 4D HATCHBACKREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CONTROL SYSTEMINHIBITOR SWITCHREPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVAL
2017 Kia Rio EX, 4D Hatchback

Repair Procedures: Removal

2017 Kia Rio EX, 4D HatchbackSECTION Removal
  1. Place the shift lever into the "N" position.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
    1. Remove the air duct (A).
    2. Disconnect the breather hose (B).
    3. Disconnect the air intake hose (C) and then remove the air cleaner assembly (D).
    Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Assembly
    G11845562Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the battery and the battery tray.

    (Refer to "CHARGING SYSTEM " .)

  4. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
  5. Remove the shift cable mounting nut (B).
    Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable Mounting Nut
    G11845563Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the manual control lever (B) and the washer after removing a nut (A).
    Fig 3: Removing Manual Control Lever And Washer
    G11845564Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the inhibitor switch (A) after removing the bolts (2ea).
Fig 4: Removing Inhibitor Switch
G11845565Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.