Kia Optima DL3: Automatic Transaxle Control System / Shift Lever

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Automatic Transaxle System / Automatic Transaxle Control System / Shift Lever

Components and components location

Component

1. Shift Lever Assembly

2. Shift Cable Assembly

Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Shift the gear to "N".

2.	Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Body - "Floor Console Assembly")

3.	Disconnect the main connector (A).

4.	Remove the snap pin (A).

5.	Remove the shift cable (A) from the shift lever.

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)

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

•	Before installing,, insert "N range fixing pin"(A) of shift lever after checking the shift lever and manual control lever are on "N" range.

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

•	Make sure to get rid of "N range fixing pin"(A) after installing the shift lever assembly.

❮Inhibitor Switch

Specifications Specification Item Specification Power supply (V) 4.5 - 5.5 V Output type Shifting range (P/R/N/D) Non-contact(2 channel PWM signal) Start, Back-up lamp Contact Description and operation Description • The inhibitor switch mounted on the upper of transaxle and connected with shifter lever.

Shift Cable❯

Components and components location Component 1. Shift Lever Assembly 2. Shift Cable Assembly Repair procedures Removal 1.

Other information:

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