How to remove and install shift cables in a Kia Optima?

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.

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Kia Optima Automatic Transmission Shift Control Cable
Part Number: 46790D5200
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Automatic Transmission; Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Automatic Transmission Shift Control Cable
Part Number: 467902T200
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Automatic Transmission; Shift Control Cable
- Replaced by: 467902T200DS
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2013 Kia Optima | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Automatic Transmission Shift Control Cable
Part Number: 467902T500
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Automatic Transmission; Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2013 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Automatic Transmission Lever Shift Control Cable
Part Number: 467902T700
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Automatic Transmission Lever; Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Kia Optima | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Automatic Transmission Shift Control Cable
Part Number: 46790D5300
$93.92 MSRP: $135.53
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Automatic Transmission; Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Automatic Transmission Shift Control Cable
Part Number: 46790D5400
$88.39 MSRP: $127.55
You Save: $39.16 (31%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Automatic Transmission; Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 1.6L - GAMMA | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Manual Transmission Shift Control Cable
Part Number: 437943S100
$126.88 MSRP: $184.68
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Manual Transmission Lever; Control Cable, Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2013 Kia Optima | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Automatic Transmission Lever Shift Control Cable
Part Number: 467902G100
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Automatic Transmission Lever; Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.4L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta FF, 2.7L, 2.7L - MU | 4 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Manual Transmission Shift Control Cable
Part Number: 437942G010
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Manual Transmission Lever; Shift Control Cable
- Replaced by: 437942G010DS
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.4L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta FF | 4 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Shift Lock Cable Assembly
Part Number: 467673C000
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Shift Lock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.5L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan
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Kia Optima Automatic Transmission Lever Shift Control Cable
Part Number: 467904C200
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Automatic Transmission Lever; Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Kia Optima | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Shift Lock Cable Assembly
Part Number: 467673C010
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Shift Lock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.5L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan
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Kia Optima Manual Transmission Shift Control Cable
Part Number: 437943C502
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Gear Shif ; Cable Assembly-Manual Transmission Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.5L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan
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Kia Optima Automatic Transmission Lever Shift Control Cable
Part Number: 467903C000
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Automatic Transmission Lever; Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.5L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan
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Kia Optima Automatic Transmission Lever Shift Control Cable
Part Number: 467903C100
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Automatic Transmission Lever; Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.5L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan
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Kia Optima Automatic Transmission Lever Shift Control Cable
Part Number: 467904C500
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Automatic Transmission Lever; Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P

Kia Optima Shift Cable

The Kia Optima Shift Cable allows the driver to confidently select the gears by connecting the console shift to the transmission. Running inside a tough housing with low friction, the Shift Cable transforms the movement of the floor lever from front to back into a fine force of push and pull that rotates the manual lever on the gearbox so Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive engage in the order mandated by federal rules, the layout found on every modern Kia. Earlier generations relied on rigid linkage rods, but the design switched to the flexible Shift Cable since rods can rattle, bind, and wear bushings when exposed to heat, moisture, and road grime, and this smoother action enhanced tactile accuracy and driver confidence in the Optima lineup. For the Optima models built with automatic transmissions, the Shift Cable also works with a thumb button on the handle and an electronic interlock that refuses to leave Park until the ignition is on and the brake is pressed, providing another layer of safety for Kia owners. Manual transmission Optima editions feature a pair of flexible lines that are safely routed along the transaxle tunnel, providing Kia drivers with the crisp H-pattern feel expected by enthusiasts without cluttering the underside with long metal rods. Each Shift Cable can eventually stretch, fray, or break after years of heavy use, which will cause a sloppy feel or even prevent gear engagement, so timely replacement restores crisp operation on any midsize sedan.

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Kia Optima Shift Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Automatic Transmission Lever Shift Control Cable
467902G100
Q: How to remove and install shift cables in a Kia Optima?
A:
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.