KIA Niro: Cooling Fan Repair procedures | Cooling Fan Assembly
Kia Niro - First generation - (DE) (2017-2022) - Service and Repair Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Cooling System / Cooling Fan Repair procedures | Cooling Fan Assembly
Cooling Fan Components and components location
Components

- Cooling fan
- Cooling fan motor
- Cooling fan shroud
- Air dam
- Cooling fan controller (PWM)
Description
Controls the cooling fan motor voltage depending on the duty output from the ECU (Freq.: 300Hz).
Signal from the ECU to the PWM (SI: 300Hz)
Specifications

Circuit Diagram
PWM Circuit Diagram

Cooling Fan Assembly
Removal and
Installation
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
- Remove the air cleaner and air duct A.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")
- Separate the engine clutch reservoir tank (A).
Tightening torque : 3.9 - 5.9 N*m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf*m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb*ft)

- Disconnect the cooling fan control module (PWM) connector (A).

- Remove the hybrid starter generator coolant hose & pipe (A) from the cooling fan shroud.
Tightening torque : 7.8 - 11.8 N*m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf*m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb*ft)

- Separate the radiator coolant pipe (A) from the cooling fan shroud.
Tightening torque : 7.8 - 11.8 N*m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf*m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb*ft)

- Remove the air dam (A).
Tightening torque : 1.8 - 2.5 N*m (0.18 - 0.25 kgf*m, 1.3 - 1.8 lb*ft)

- Remove the cooling fan assembly (A).
Tightening torque : 4.9 - 8.3 N*m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf*m, 3.6 - 6.1 lb*ft)

- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the air duct.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")
Disconnect the cooling fan control module (PWM) connector (A) and cooling fan motor
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Before jump starting (for hybrid vehicle) (Kia NIRO Hybrid)
This vehicle does not have a regular 12V
battery that needs periodic replacement.
It is lithium ion polymer type integrated
into the HEV high voltage battery. The
vehicle has a 12V battery protection system
that cuts 12V battery from vehicle
DC Fuse
Component Location
DC Fuse
Inverter Connector (↔ Power Relay Assembly (PRA))
Inverter Connector (↔ Electric A/C compressor)
Component Location
Harness Connector
DC Fuse Repair procedures
Removal
Warning
Be sure to rea
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