KIA Niro: Muffler Repair procedures
Muffler Components and components location
Components

- Front muffler
- GPF
- Center muffler
- Rear muffler
- Gasket
- Rubber hanger
Muffler Repair procedures
Removal and
Installation
Front Muffler
- Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector (A) and then remove it from the bracket.

- Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque : 7.8 - 9.8 N*m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf*m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb*ft)

- Detach the rubber hanger (A) from the front muffler.
- Remove the front muffler (B).
Tightening torque : 39.2 - 58.8 N*m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf*m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb*ft)

- Install in the revere order of removal.
Warning
When installing, replace with new gaskets.
GPF
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2. Remove the exhaust gas temperature sensor (EGTS) #1,#2.
(Refer to Engine Control / Fuel System - "Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGTS)") 3. Remove the GPF (A).
Tightening torque : 39.2 - 58.8 N*m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf*m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb*ft)

- Install in the revere order of removal.
Warning
When installing, replace with new gaskets.
Center Muffler
- Remove the center muffler (A).
Tightening torque : 39.2 - 58.8 N*m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf*m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb*ft)

- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Warning
When installing, replace with new gaskets.
Rear Muffler
- Detach the rubber hanger (A) from rear muffler.
- Remove the rear muffler (B).
Tightening torque : 39.2 - 58.8 N*m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf*m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb*ft)

- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Warning
When installing, replace with new gaskets.
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Oil Pan Repair procedures
Oil Pan Components and components location
Components
Oil pan
Drain plug gasket
Drain plug
Oil screen
Oil screen gasket
Oil Pan Repair procedures
Removal
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle
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Wipers (Kia Niro EV)
Controlling the wipers
Type A
Type B
Type C
Operation
A: Front wiper speed control
MIST (1x): Single wipe
OFF (0): Off
INT (---): Intermittent control wipe
AUTO*: Auto control wipe
LO (1): Low wiper speed
HI (2): High
Good driving practices
Never change the gear from P (Park)
or N (Neutral) to any other position
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Never change the gear into P (Park)
when the vehicle is moving.
Stop the vehicle completely before
changing the gear into R
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