Kia Optima: Removal
1. |
Make sure vehicle does not roll
before setting room side shift lever and T/M side manual control lever to
"N" position. |
2. |
Remove the battery and the battery
tray. (Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.) |
3. |
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "Intake manifold" in EM group.) |
4. |
Remove the shift cable mounting
nut (B). |
5. |
Disconnect the inhibitor switch
connector (A).

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6. |
Remove the manual control lever
(B) and the washer after removing a nut (A).

When installing, affix the manual control lever and the inhibitor
switch with Ø5mm (0.1969in.). Then tighten the inhibitor assembly
mounting bolts. |
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7. |
Remove the inhibitor assembly
(A) after removing the bolts (2ea).
Tightening torque:9.8 ~
11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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When installing, tighten the inhibitor assembly mounting bolt lightly,
so that necessary adjustments can be made. Tighten to specifications. |
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1.
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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See also:
Engine compartment
2.4L Engine
2.0L Engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake/clutch* fluid
reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Positive battery terminal 7. Negative
battery term ...
Power Antenna
The antenna will automatically be extended when the radio power switch is turned
“ON” while the ignition key is either in the “ON” or “ACC” position. The antenna
will automatically be retracted ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Loosen 2 screws holding the overhead
console (A).
3.
Disconnect the connectors of
sunr ...