KIA Niro: Сharge port

Description

Location of normal charge port in the front fender of vehicle. The charge starts when the ICCB or the is connected to charge port.

Removal

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. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Shut off the high voltage circuit.

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

3. Remove the head lamp (LH).

   (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Head Lamp")

4. Remove the LH front wheel & tire and wheel house cover.
5. Disconnect the normal charge port connector (A).

6. Remove the normal charge port mounting bolts (A).

Normal charge port mounting bolt : 9.8 - 11.8 N*m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf*m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb*ft)

7. Remove the normal charge port from the vehicle.

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 chager port in the reverse order of removal.

Specification

Description

The Low Voltage DC/DC is integrated into the HPCU. It charges the auxiliary battery as a substitute
for generator by converting the high voltage (DC 270V) from the high voltage battery into low voltage (DC 12V).

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