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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Place the shift lever in the "N" position.
  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  3. Remove the air duct and the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  4. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
  5. Loosen the shift cable mounting nut (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G11823740Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the manual control lever (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Manual Control Lever
    G11823741Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the inhibitor switch (A).
Fig 3: Removing Inhibitor Switch
G11823742Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.