Removal |
1. |
Disconnect the battery negative cable. |
2. |
Remove the universal bolt (A).
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3. |
Remove the wheel and tire.
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4. |
Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover") |
5. |
Remove the tie rod end pin (A) and nub (B).
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6. |
Remove the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
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7. |
Remove the lower arm pin (A) and nut (B).
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8. |
Remove the stabilizer link nut.
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9. |
Loosen the nuts and then remove the heat protector.
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10. |
Remove the hanger (A).
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11. |
Remove the roll rod bracket. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Mounting") |
12. |
Loosen the bolts (A) and (B) and then remove the coolant pipe.
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13. |
Loosen the bolts (A,B) and nuts (C,D) and then remove the sub frame (D).
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14. |
Loosen the bolts and then remove the gearbox heat protector.
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15. |
Loosen the bolts and then remove the front stabilizer bar.
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16. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
17. |
Check the wheel alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment") |
Inspection |
1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. |
2. |
Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation. |
3. |
Check the front stabilizer link ball joint for damage. |
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Components and components location
Component Location Index
[Engine Room]
1. Ambient Temperature Sensor
2. Receiver-drier
3. Condenser
4. Compressor
5. Discharge hose
6. The service port (voltage)
7. The service port (high pressure)
8. A/C Pressure Transducer (APT)
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Components and components location
Component Location
1. Body Control Module (BCM)
2. Ultrasonic sensor
Front/rear parking assist control unit function is built into the Body
Control Module (BCM).
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