Kia Picanto (JA): Manual Transaxle Control System / Shift Lever

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2025 Service & Repair Manual / Manual Transaxle System / Manual Transaxle Control System / Shift Lever

Components and components location

Components

1. Knob
2. Boots
3. Shift lever assembly

4. Shift cable
5. Select cable

Repair procedures

Inspection

1.	Check for proper operation of control shaft lever when operated (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, R).

2.	When the shift lever is engaged to "R", check that the skirt is in proper position.

3.	If the gear feels stiff, adjust the control cable length again. (Refer to Manual Control System - "Control Cable")

Removal

1.	Remove the knob (A) by pulling it in the direction of arrow.

2.	Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Body “Floor Console Assembly”)

3.	Remove the snap pin (A) and then remove the select cable from the shift lever pin.

4.	Remove the wiring fixing clip (B) from the shift lever.

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

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

Remove the shift lever assembly (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.

❮Control Shaft Complete

Components and components location Components Location 1. Control shaft complete Repair procedures Removal 1.Shift the gear to "neutral".

Control Cable❯

Components and components location Components 1. Knob 2. Boots 3. Shift lever assembly 4. Shift cable 5. Select cable 6. Retainer Repair procedures Inspection 1.

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