If your vehicle is equipped with the outside rearview mirror defrosters, they will operate at the same time you turn on the rear window defroster.
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Clutch Actuator Assembly Components and components location
Components
1. Fork cover
2. Clutch actuator assembly
3. Extension connector
4. Motor 1 (Odd)
5. Motor 2 (Even)
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: SRS Control Module (SRSCM) Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove the battery (-) cable.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal and wait for at least
thirty seconds before beginning work.
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