Kia Niro: Air Conditioning System / Photo Sensor Description and operation
| Description |
The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles.
The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The solar radiation received by its light receiving portion, generates an electromotive force in proportion to the amount of radiation received which is transferred to the automatic temperature control module so that the solar radiation compensation will be performed.
In-car Sensor Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Using a remover, remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A).
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Photo Sensor Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Switch "ON" the ignition.
2.
Connect the KDS/GDS.
3.
Emit intensive light toward the photo senso ...
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Scheduled maintenance service precaution
Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply,
follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.
Repeated driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temper ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Rear Door Side Weatherstrip Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Loosen the rear door checker (B) mounting bolt.
Tightening torque :
19.6 - 29.4 N·m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf·m,14.5 - 21.7 lb·ft)
2.
Detach the clips, and remove the rear door side weather ...
