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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013KIZASHI SPORT GTS, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 14 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHIFT CONTROL REPLACEMENT

2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWD

Shift Control Replacement

2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWDSECTION Shift Control Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Control & Nuts

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CALLOUT AND COMPONENT NAME REFERENCE

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING . Remove the shift control lever knob. Refer to TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVER KNOB REPLACEMENT . Remove the shift control boot. Refer to TRANSMISSION CONTROL BOOT REPLACEMENT . Remove the instrument panel lower brace bezel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER BRACE BEZEL REPLACEMENT . Disconnect the shift control cable. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE . Disconnect the shift control electrical connector.
1	Shift Control Nuts (Qty 4). CAUTION: Refer to. Tightening torque Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) .
2	Shift Control

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• 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.