Kia Sorento: Shift Cable Installation - Automatic Transaxle Control System - Automatic Transaxle SystemKia Sorento: Shift Cable Installation

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Automatic Transaxle System / Automatic Transaxle Control System / Shift Cable Installation

Installation
1.
Insert "N range fixing pin"(A) of shift lever after checking the shift lever and manual control lever are on "N" range.

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle Control System / Shift Cable / Installation illustration

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

Tightening torque :
11.7 - 14.7 N·m (1.2 - 1.5 kgf·m, 8.6 - 10.8 lb·ft)

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle Control System / Shift Cable / Installation illustration

3.
Insert the snap pin (A) after installing the shift cable.

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle Control System / Shift Cable / Installation illustration

Note
Install the shift cable after checking the direction of projection to prevent incorrect assembly.

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle Control System / Shift Cable / Installation illustration

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

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle Control System / Shift Cable / Installation illustration

4.
Install the shift cable (B) to bracket and then lightly tighten the nut (A).

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle Control System / Shift Cable / Installation illustration

Note
The existing shift cable clip (A) must be replaced with new one (do not reuse).

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle Control System / Shift Cable / Installation illustration

5.
Tighten the nut (A) with the specified torque after removing free play by pushing the shift cable in the direction of the arrow.

Tightening torque :
9.8 - 14.7 N·m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf·m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb·ft)

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle Control System / Shift Cable / Installation illustration

6.
Make sure to get rid of "N range fixing pin"(A).

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle Control System / Shift Cable / Installation illustration

7.
Install the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Floor Console Assembly")
8.
Install the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
9.
Install the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
10.
Operate the shift lever to check whether each position (P, R, N, D) works.
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