KIA Niro: Rear Lower and Upper Arm Repair procedures
Removal
- Disconnect the battery negative cable.
- Remove the wheel and tire.
Tightening torque: 107.9 - 127.5 N*m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf*m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb*ft)
Warning
Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the wheel and tire.
- Loosen the rear lower arm bolt (A,B), rear shock absorber bolt (C) and stabilizer link bolt (D) and then remove the rear lower arm.
Tightening torque: (A) 107.9 - 117.7 N*m (11.0 - 12.0 kgf*m, 79.6 - 86.8 lb*ft) (B) 137.3 - 156.9 N*m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf*m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb*ft) (C) 98.0 - 117.6 N*m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf*m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb*ft) (D) 19.6 - 29.4 N*m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf*m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb*ft)
Warning
Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")
Inspection
- Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
- Check the rear lower arm for deformation.
- Check the coil spring and spring pad for deterioration and deformation.
- Check all bolts and nut.
Rear Upper Arm Repair procedures
Removal
- Disconnect the battery negative cable.
- Remove the wheel and tire.
Tightening torque: 107.9 - 127.5 N*m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf*m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb*ft)
Warning
Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the wheel and tire.
- Loosen the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt (A) from the rear upper arm.
Tightening torque: 6.8 - 10.7 N*m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf*m, 5.0 - 7.9 lb*ft)
Warning
Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition.
- Loosen the bolt from the upper arm.
Tightening torque: 137.3 - 156.9 N*m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf*m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb*ft)
- Loosen the upper arm bolt and then remove the upper arm.
Tightening torque: 137.3 - 156.9 N*m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf*m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb*ft)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inspection
- Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
- Check all bolts and nuts.
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Rear Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures
Removal
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N*m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf*m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb*ft)
Warning
Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the wheel and
tire.
Trailing Arm Repair procedures
Removal
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N*m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf*m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb*ft)
Warning
Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the wheel and
tire.
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Using the Tire Mobility Kit
Operation
Shake the sealant bottle.
Connect the filling hose onto the connector
of the sealant bottle. (A)
Remove the sealant bottle cap and
sealant bottle holder cap and connect
the bottle onto the sealant bottle
holder. (B)
Lighting controls (Kia Niro EV)
Operating lights
Type A
Type B
Type C
Operation
OFF (O)
AUTO
The headlamps and tailamps will
turn ON or OFF automatically
depending on the external ambient
light level.
Position & Taillamp ( )
Low beam ( )
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