KIA Niro: Rear / Front Inlet Cooling Duct

Kia Niro - First generation - (DE) (2017-2022) - Service and Repair Manual / Hybrid Control System / High Voltage Battery Cooling System / Rear / Front Inlet Cooling Duct

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.

Rear Inlet Cooling Duct

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

(Refer to Hybrid Control System - "High Voltage Shutoff Procedure")
Remove the rear seat cushion.

(Refer to Body - "Rear Seat Assembly")
Remove the rear door scuff trim (A).

Open the rear seat back (A) in the direction of an arrow.

Unfasten the inlet duct (A) in the direction of arrow.

Remove the inlet duct (A) in the direction of arrow.

Front Inlet Cooling Duct

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

(Refer to Hybrid Control System - "High Voltage Shutoff Procedure")
Remove the rear seat cushion.

(Refer to Body - "Rear Seat Assembly")
Remove the rear door scuff trim (A).

Open the rear seat back (A) in the direction of an arrow.

Unfasten the inlet duct (A) in the direction of arrow.

Remove the inlet duct (A) in the direction of arrow.

Remove the front inlet duct (A) from a vehicle.

Front / Rear Outlet Cooling Duct

Front Outlet Cooling Duct Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary 12V battery. Shut off the high voltage circuit. (Refer to Hybrid Control System - "High Voltage Shutoff Procedure")

Inlet Temperature Sensor

Inlet Temperature Sensor #1 (Main High Voltage) Description The inlet temperature sensor is installed on top of the high voltage battery module, and it detects the air temperature inside the battery system assembly. The inlet temperatur

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HLA (Hydraulic Lash Adjuster)

With the HLA filled with engine oil, hold A and press B by hand. If B moves, replace the HLA. Reassembly Warning Thoroughly clean all parts to be assembled. Before installing the parts, apply fresh engine oil to all sliding