Kia Optima: Removal
Shift Lever Assembly Replacement |
1. |
Remove the center console assembly.
(Refer to "Interior(console)" in BD group.) |
2. |
Disconnect sports mode connector
(A).

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3. |
Remove the shift cable (B).

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4. |
Remove the shift lever assembly
(B) by removing the bolts (A-4ea).
Tightening torque:9.8 ~
14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.9 lb-ft)
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5. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
Make sure vehicle does not roll before setting room side shift lever
and T/M side manual control lever to "N" position. |
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Control Cable Replacement
1. |
Remove the center console assembly.
(Refer to "Interior(console)" in BD group.) |
2. |
Remove the control cable (B).

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3. |
Remove the control cable assembly
in the vehicle after removing the nuts (B) and the retainer (A).
Tightening torque:9.8 ~
14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.9 lb-ft)
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5. |
Remove the cable (B) from the
bracket (A) at transaxle assembly side (Refer to "Automatic Transaxle" in
this group).

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6. |
Remove the control cable inside
of cab. |
1.
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
Make sure vehicle does not roll before setting room sid ...
See also:
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative(-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the heater comtral module.
(Refer to the HA group - "Controller")
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Replacement
1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove wheel nuts, front wheel
and tire from front hub.
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Installation
1.
Install the high mounted stop
lamp to the rear package tray.
2.
Install the rear package tray
trim.
3.
Install the rear seat.
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