Kia Rio YB Quiz
Automatic Transmission

Shift Cable

In this manual: Automatic Transmission
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 9Engine Control System/Fuel System — 30Clutch System — 10Manual Transmission — 10Automatic Transmission — 23Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 14Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 115Body Electrical System — 84Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 28
18steps
~108min
4/5difficulty
0102030405014.711N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 18

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Shift Lever Knob and Boot
2. Shift Lever Assembly		 3. Shift Cable Assembly

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Move the shift lever to the "N" position.

  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")

  3. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - Battery)

  4. Remove the shift cable (B) from the bracket by loosening the nut (A).

  5. Remove the knob (A) by pulling it in the direction of the arrow after removing the boot from the upper console cover.

  6. Remove the floor console assembly.

    (Refer to Body - Floor Console Assembly)

  7. Remove the shift cable from the shift lever shaft after removing the lock pin (A).

  8. Remove the cable connector (A) from the shift lever.

  9. Remove the shift cable bracket (A) after loosening the nuts (B). Then remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the passenger compartment.

Installation

  1. Make sure the shift lever is in the "N" position.

  2. Install the shift cable bracket (A) by tightening the nuts (B).

    Tightening torque: 11.8–14.7 N·m

  3. Install the cable connector (A).

  4. Install the shift cable onto the lever pin, then insert the lock pin (A).

  5. Install the floor console assembly.

    (Refer to Body - Floor Console Assembly)

  6. Install the knob (A) by pressing it in the direction of the arrow after installing the boot to the upper console cover.

  7. Tighten the nut (A) to the specified torque after eliminating the free play by pushing the shift cable (B) in the direction indicated by the arrow.

    Tightening Torque: 9.8–14.7 N·m

  8. Install the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - Battery)

  9. Install the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")

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