Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Automatic Transmission

Gear Shift Lever

In this manual: Automatic Transmission
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
0102030405013.710N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Component

1. Shift lever assembly 2. Shift Cable Assembly

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Shift the transmission to "N".

  2. Remove the floor console assembly.

    (Refer to Body - Floor Console Assembly)

  3. Disconnect the main connector (A).

  4. Remove the stop pin (A).

  5. Disconnect the shift cable (A) from the shift lever.

  6. Remove the shift lever assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 8.8–13.7 N·m

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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