KIA Niro: Front / Rear Outlet Cooling Duct

Front Outlet Cooling Duct

  1. Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary 12V battery.
  2. Shut off the high voltage circuit.

    (Refer to Hybrid Control System - "High Voltage Shutoff Procedure")

  3. Remove the rear seat cushion.

    (Refer to Body - "Rear Seat Assembly")

  4. Remove the front outlet duct (A).

Rear Outlet Cooling Duct

Rear Outlet Cooling Duct

  1. Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary 12V battery.
  2. Shut off the high voltage circuit.

    (Refer to Hybrid Control System - "High Voltage Shutoff Procedure")

  3. Remove the high voltage rear cover (A) after loosening the mounting bolt.

High Voltage Battery Rear Cover mounting bolt : 7.8 - 11.8 N*m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf*m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb*ft)

  1. Remove the rear outlet cooling duct (A) after loosening the mounting bolt.

Rear Outlet Cooling Duct mounting bolt : 7.8 - 11.8 N*m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf*m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb*ft)

Installation

Installation

Warning

  • Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and Caution" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
  • Be sure to read and follow the "High Voltage Shut-off Procedures" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
  1. Install the cooling ducts in the reverse order of removal.

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