Kia Niro: Rear Suspension System / Rear Shock Absorber Repair procedures
| Removal |
| 1. |
Disconnect the battery negative cable. |
| 2. |
Remove the wheel nuts and tire.
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| 3. |
Loosen the rear shock absorber bolts (A).
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| 4. |
Loosen the nut (A) and then remove the rear shock absorber.
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| 5. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| Disassembly |
| 1. |
Remove the insulator cap (A).
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| 2. |
Loosen the lock nut (A).
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| 3. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration. |
| 2. |
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
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Disposal
| 1. |
Fully extend the piston rod. |
| 2. |
Drill a hole on the (A) section to remove gas from the cylinder.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Stabilizer bar
2. Rear sub frame
3. Rear upper arm
4. Rear shock absorber
5. Rear axle
6. Assist arm
7. Trailing arm
8. ...
Rear Lower Arm Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m ( ...
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Rear Seat Back Cover Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pie ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and adding brake fluid, clean the area around
the reservoir cap thoroughly to prevent brake ...
