Kia Niro: Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) / Virtual Engine Sound Speaker Repair procedures
| Removal |
| 1. |
Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal. |
| 2. |
Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover") |
| 3. |
Remove the high pitch horn and low pitch horn. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Horn") |
| 4. |
Disconnect the VESS speaker connector (A).
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| 5. |
Remove the VESS speaker (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
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| Installation |
| 1. |
After connecting the VESS connectors, install the VESS speaker. |
| 2. |
After connecting the horn connectors, install both high pitch and low pitch horns. |
| 3. |
Install the front bumper cover. |
| 4. |
Connect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
Virtual Engine Sound Speaker Components and components location
Component Location
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Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Engine compartment fuse panel (Battery terminal cover)
Engine room compartment fuse panel
Circuit (PCB Block)
Relay
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Closing the tailgate
Lower and push down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that the tailgate is securely
latched.
WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and other parts of your body are safely out of
the way before closing the tailgate.
WARNING - Exhaust fumes
The tailgate lid should always be kept completely closed ...
