KIA Niro: Keyless Entry And Burglar Alarm / Repair Procedures

Inspection

Warning

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
• When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal tool not to damage the surface.
• Be careful to store and handle the trim when removing/installing because lubricant and oil can leave a stain on the trim.

Front Door Lock Module Inspection

1. Remove the front door trim.

   (Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim")

2. Remove the front door module.

   (Refer to Body - "Front Door Module")

3. Disconnect the connector from the actuator.

Central Lock Motor

Dead Lock Motor

4. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground as shown below. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.

Central Lock Motor

Dead Lock Motor

Central Lock Motor

(LH)

Dead Lock Motor

Rear Door Lock Module Inspection

1. Remove the rear door trim.

   (Refer to Body - "Rear Door Trim")

2. Remove the rear door module.

   (Refer to Body - "Rear Door Module")

3. Disconnect the connector from the actuator.

Central Lock Motor

Dead Lock Motor

4. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground as shown below. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.

Central Lock Motor

Dead Lock Motor

Central Lock Motor

(LH)

(RH)

Dead Lock Motor

Tailgate Lock Module Inspection

1. Remove the tailgate trim.

   (Refer to Body - "Tailgate Trim")

2. Disconnect the connectors from the actuator.

3. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground as shown below. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.

4. Checking the tailgate of the vehicle power option power refers to the tailgate module.

Tailgate Open Switch Inspection

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminals.
2. Remove the tailgate latch.

   (Refer to Body - "Tailgate Latch")

3. Disconnect the tailgate open switch assembly connector.

4. Check for continuity between terminals in half latching condition as shown below.

Hood Switch Inspection

1. Disconnect the hood switch connector (A).

2. Check for continuity between the terminals and ground as shown below.

   (Refer to Body - "Hood Latch")

Removal

Front Door Lock Module

1. Remove the front door latch.

   (Refer to Body - "Front Door Latch")

Rear Door Lock Module

1. Remove the rear door latch.

   (Refer to Body - "Rear Door Latch")

Tailgate Lock Module

1. Remove the Tailgate lid latch.

   (Refer to Body - "Tailgate Latch")

Tailgate Lid Handle

1. Remove the tailgate latch.

   (Refer to Body - "Tailgate Latch")

2. Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the connector fixing clip.

3. Remove the tailgate lid handle (A) by pushing the fixing hooks.

Installation

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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