Kia Rio: Automatic Transaxle Control System / Shift Cable

Place the shift lever in the "N" position.

Remove the air cleaner assembly.

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

Remove the battery and battery tray.

(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

Remove the shift cable (B) from the bracket after loosening a nut (A).

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

Remove the floor console assembly.

(Refer to Body - "Floor Console Assembly ")

Remove the shift cable from the shift lever pim after removing the snap pin (A).

Remove the cable socket (A) from the shift lever.

Remove the shift cable retainer (A) after loosening the nuts (B). Then, remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the vehicle interior.

Check that the shift lever is placed in the "N" position.

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

Install the cable socket (A).

Install the shift cable to the lever pin and then insert the snap pin (A).

• Install the shift cable after checking the direction of projection to prevent incorrect assembly. • Mind the installation direction of snap pin and install the snap pin with the hook facing upward.

Install the floor console assembly.

(Refer to Body - "Floor Console Assembly")

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

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

The existing shift cable clip must be replaced with new one. (Do not reuse it.)

Install the battery and battery tray.

(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

Install the air cleaner assembly.

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