Removal |
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Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. |
1. |
Shut off the high voltage circuit. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - “High Voltage Shut off Procedure”) |
2. |
Remove the air cleaner. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner") |
3. |
Remove the RH front wheel. (Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel") |
4. |
Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover") |
5. |
Drain the engine oil. (Refer to Lubrication System - "Engine Oil") |
6. |
Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant") |
7. |
Remove the drive belt. (Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt") |
8. |
Remove the drive belt tensioner. (Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt Tensioner") |
9. |
Remove the idler. (Refer to Drive Belt System - "Idler") |
10. |
Remove the crankshaft damper pulley. (Refer to Drive Belt System - "Crankshaft Damper Pulley") |
11. |
Remove the water pump. (Refer to Cooling System - "Water Pump") |
12. |
Remove the cylinder head cover. (Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "Cylinder Head Cover") |
13. |
Remove the oil pan. (Refer to Lubrication System - "Oil Pan") |
14. |
Remove the engine mounting support bracket.
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15. |
Remove the engine support bracket (A).
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16. |
Remove the oil level gauge. (Refer to Lubrication System - "Oil Level Gauge & Pipe") |
17. |
Remove the variable force solenoid (VFS) valve (A).
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18. |
Remove the timing chain cover (A).
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Be careful not to damage the contacting surfaces of cylinder block, cylinder head and timing chain cover. |
Installation |
1. |
Install the timing chain cover (A).
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2. |
Install the variable force solenoid (VFS) valve (A).
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3. |
Replace the front oil seal if necessary. (Refer to Timing System - "Front Oil Seal") |
4. |
Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal. |
5. |
Connect the high voltage circuit. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - “High Voltage Shut off Procedure”) |
6. |
Add all the necessary fluids and check for leaks. Connect KDS/GDS. Check for codes, note, and clear. Recheck.
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) malfunction indicator
The TPMS malfunction indicator will illuminate after it blinks for approximately
one minute when there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
We recommend that the system be checked by an authorized Kia dealer to determine
the cause of the problem.
✽ NOTICE
If there is a m ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Storage compartment
These compartments can be used to store small items.
CAUTION
To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage compartment.
Always keep the storage compartment covers closed while driving. Do not
attempt to place so many items in the storage compartment that the storage compar ...