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 ( ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Forward and backward adjustment
The headrest may be adjusted forward to 3 different positions by pulling the
headrest forward to the desired detent.
To adjust the headrest to it’s furthest backwards position, Pull the headrest
fully forward to the farthest position and release it.
Adjust the headrest so that it properly ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: General safety information and caution
Safety Precaution
Precautions to take before servicing
high voltage system
Hybrid vehicles have high voltage batteries. Incorrect handling
of high voltage sy ...
