The sensors are located inside the rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean for the system to work properly.
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Gear Actuator Assembly Specification
Specification
Item
Specification
Resistance (line to line)
Shift motor 1/2
126.4 mΩ ± 10%
Select solenoid 1/2
0.7 Ω ± 10 %
Max. current
Shift motor 1/2
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Evaporator Core Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the heater and blower assembly.
(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit")
3.
Remove the heater unit lower case (A) after loosening the mounting ...