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How to Replace the Gear Cables on a Kia Picanto

Model: Kia Picanto MK 1, 2A - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

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Follow the main steps to remove and replace the gear cables on the Kia Picanto. First, get inside the vehicle and start by removing the centre console, taking off the gear knob and then the gaiter; then unscrew the fixing screws as shown in the video.

Next, remove the metal clip from the gear lever, disconnecting the gear cables along with the housings; disconnect the cables from the gearbox to remove them and replace them with new ones, following the video tutorial to the end!


Updated on 11 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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