Kia Rio: Inhibitor Switch Removal - Automatic Transaxle Control System - Automatic Transaxle System - Kia Rio UB 2012-2025 Service ManualKia Rio: Inhibitor Switch Removal

1.
Place the shift lever into the "N" position.
2.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(1)
Remove the air duct (A).
(2)
Disconnect the breather hose (B).
(3)
Disconnect the air intake hose (C) and then remove the air cleaner assembly (D).


3.
Remove the battery and the battery tray.
(Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.)
4.
Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
5.
Remove the shift cable mounting nut (B).


6.
Remove the manual control lever (B) and the washer after removing a nut (A).


7.
Remove the inhibitor switch (A) after removing the bolts (2ea).


Inhibitor Switch Circuit Diagram
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Inhibitor Switch Installation
1. Check that the shift lever is placed in the "N" position 2. Install the inhibitor switch (A). ...

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