Kia Forte: Dual Clutch Transmission Control System / Shift Lever

Kia Forte 2019-2023 (BD) Service Manual / DCT(Dual Clutch Transmission) System / Dual Clutch Transmission Control System / Shift Lever

Components and components location

Components

1. Shift lever knob & boots
2. Shift lever assembly

3. Shift cable assembly

Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Shift the gear to "N".

2.	Remove the knob (A) by pulling it in the direction of arrow after removing the boots from the console upper cover.

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

4.	Remove the rear air duct after loosening the mounting nut.

5.	Disconnect the main connector (A) and then remove the wiring mounting clips (B) from the shift lever.

6.	Remove the shift cable from the shift lever pin after removing the snap pin (A).

7.	Remove the cable socket (A) from the shift lever.

Remove the shift lever (A) after loosening the bolts.

Tightening torque :

8.8 - 13.7 N·m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf·m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb·ft)

Installation

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

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

•	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

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Shift Cable

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