To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into the key opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is frozen internally, you may be able to thaw it out by using a heated key. Handle the heated key with care to avoid injury.
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Rear Disc Brake Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove the wheel & tire.
2.
Remove the parking brake cable pin (A).
3.
Rotates the nut (A) in the counterclockwise direction and then remove
the parking cable.
4.
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring Description and operation
Description
Driver Airbag (DAB) is installed in the steering wheel and electrically connected
to SRSCM via the clock spring.
It protects the driver by deploying the airbag when frontal crash occurs. The
SRSCM determines deployment of the Driver Airbag (DAB).
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