Automatic Transmission

Shift Cable Repair Procedures

13steps
~78min
3/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
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Removal

  • Be sure to read and observe the "General Safety Information and Caution" before performing any work on the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injury.
  • Always disconnect the high-voltage circuit in accordance with the "High Voltage Disconnection Procedure" before performing any work on the high-voltage system to avoid serious electric shock.
  1. Disconnect the high voltage circuit. (Refer to Automatic Transaxle - "High Voltage Disconnection Procedure").
  2. Remove the lower cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  3. Drain the coolant from the hybrid engine cooling system. (Refer to Hybrid Powertrain System - "Engine Coolant")
  4. Remove the air duct (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 9.8 N·m

  5. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
    1. Disconnect the breather hose (A).
    2. Disconnect the air intake hose (B) and remove the air cleaner assembly (C).
    Tightening torque: Hose clamp bolt: 2.9 ~ 4.9 N·m Air cleaner mounting bolts: 7.8 ~ 9.8 N·m
    • When installing the air intake hose, align the clamp plate with the hose stopper.
    • When installing the air intake hose, align the center of the mark on the hose with the rib of the throttle body.
  6. Remove the hybrid power control unit assembly. (Refer to Hybrid Control System - "Hybrid Power Control Unit")
  7. Remove the hybrid power control unit tray (A).

    Torque: 19.6 ~ 29 N·m

  8. Loosen the nut (A) and remove the shift cable (B).

    Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 14.7 N·m

  9. Remove by pulling the knob in the direction of the arrow (A) after removing the boots from the upper console cover (B).
  10. Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Body - "Console")
  11. Disconnect the shift cable (A) from the shift lever.
  12. Loosen the nut (B) and remove the cable lock (A).

    Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 14.7 N·m

  13. Remove the shift cable by pulling it inward.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Before installing the shift cable, make sure the shift lever and manual control lever are in the "N" position.
    • Insert securely after checking the orientation of the cable connector (A).
    • Insert the shift cable after checking the direction of the protrusion (B) to prevent incorrect assembly.
    • After eliminating play by pressing in the "F" direction, tighten the nut to the specified torque when installing the shift cable on the transmission side.
    • Fill the hybrid engine cooling system with coolant, then perform air bleeding using GDS. (Refer to Hybrid Powertrain System - "Engine Coolant")

Test yourself

A quick Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.