Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Tailgate Assembly Repair procedures
Replacement
Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.
Work in a group of two when removing and installing the tailgate.
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Seat belt precautions
WARNING
All occupants of the vehicle must wear their seat belts at all times. Seat
belts and child restraints reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries for all
occupants in the event of a collision or sudden stop. Without a seat belt, occupants
could be shifted too close to a deploying air ...