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 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Pre-Charge Resistor Description and operation
Description
Built into the Power Relay Assembly (PRA), the Pre-Charge Resistor protects the
high voltage circuit by limiting the current while the inverter capacitor is being
charged.
1. High Voltage Power Terminal (-)
2. High Voltage Power Terminal (+)
3. ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Child-protector rear door locks
The child safety lock is provided to help prevent children from accidentally
opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. The rear door safety locks should
be used whenever children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock is located on the edge of each rear door. When the child
safety ...
