Kia 467902G100 Automatic Transmission Lever Shift Control Cable

Apply the parking brake and place the shift lever in Neutral before unscrewing and removing the shift lever knob. Next, remove the center console assembly. Use pliers to take out the pins from the ends of the shift cables and pull the cable housing retaining clips out of the shifter base. Locate the shift cables at the transaxle and pull their retaining clips out, marking one of the cables to avoid confusion later. Remove the clips from the transaxle ends of the shift cables and feed the cables through the firewall grommet for removal. On some later models, it may be necessary to take out the two fasteners under the dash that secure the grommet to the firewall. Before replacing the cables, check the end bushings for any signs of looseness or damage. Installation follows the reverse order of removal.

To replace the shift cable, first disconnect it from the negative battery terminal. Disassemble the shifter assembly to access the end of the shift cable. For models from 2006 and earlier, remove the retaining pin and the clip securing the cable housing to the shifter bracket. For 2006.5 and later models, follow the appropriate steps. Feed the cable through the instrument panel area and the grommet in the firewall, then disconnect it from retainers and any interfering components. Disconnect the cable from the lever at the transaxle and remove it from the vehicle by taking off the nut from the shift lever and the C-clip from the bracket. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring to adjust the new cable afterward. For adjustment, place the shifter and transaxle in the Neutral position with the cable disconnected from the transaxle lever, then adjust the cable for connection when the lever is gently pushed toward it. Check for proper operation in all ranges, confirming the engine starts only in Park and Reverse. For interlock cables, remove the console cover if not already done, loosen the screws securing the interlock cables to the shifter bracket, and shift the lever into the Park position while ensuring the key is in the Off position. Verify the key lock cable cam and shift lock cable cam are in the correct positions, then tighten the self-tapping screws for both cables. After reinstalling any remaining components, apply the parking brake and operate the vehicle in each gear position to verify the adjustment is correct, ensuring the vehicle cannot be shifted out of Park without the key in the On position and the brake pedal depressed, and that the key cannot be turned to the Lock position unless the shifter is in Park.