Kia Sportage: Automatic Transaxle Control System / Shift Lever Repair procedures
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Shift the gear to "N".
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Remove the knob & boots (A) by pulling the direction of arrow after
removing the boots from the console upper cover.

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3. |
Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body “Floor Console”)
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Remove the air duct (A).

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Disconnect the main connector (A).

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Remove the shift cable (A) after snap pin.

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Remove the shift lever assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
8.8 - 13.7 N·m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf·m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb·ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Check that the shift lever and manual control lever
are placed in the "N" position.
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Install the shift cable after checking the direction
of projection to prevent wrong assembly.

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Mind the installation direction of snap pin and install
the snap pin with the hook facing upward.

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Components
1. Shift lever knob & boots
2. Shift lever assembly
3. Shift cable assembly
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Components
1. Shift lever knob & boots
.2. Shift lever assembly
3. Shift cable assembly
4. Shift cable retainer
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Other information:
Replacement
1.
Remove the front driveshaft.
(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - “Front Driveshaft”)
2.
Remove the TJ joint assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - “TJ joint”)
3.
Rem ...
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
Oil seal installer
09430-D3100
Installation of transfer case oil seal.(Transaxle side)
[Using with bar(SST No.:09231-H1100)]
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