KIA Niro: Reservoir Repair procedures
Kia Niro - First generation - (DE) (2017-2022) - Service and Repair Manual / Engine Clutch System / Reservoir Repair procedures
Removal
- Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
- Drain the hydraulic oil from the reservoir using a syringe.
- Loosen the reservoir hose (A) and bolts (B) and then remove the reservoir.
Tightening torque : 3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)

Installation
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Operate by using KDS as in the order below after filling regulation hydraulic fluid in reservoir.
Specified hydraulic fluid : Brake fluid DOT 3 Quantity : Fill the hydraulic fluid to the reservoir so that it comes between the MAX and MIN levels of the reservoir.
(1) Bleed the air from engine clutch hydraulic pressure line.
Warning
Be sure to bleed air from the engine clutch hydraulic pressure line at outside temperature between 0 - 40ºC (32 - 104ºF). If not, the air bleeding would be not done well.

Warning
Refil the hydraulic fluid to MAX-MIN level, if the fluid is lower than MIN level while performing the air bleeding.
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DCT(Dual Clutch Transmission) System
Specifications
Double Clutch Transmission
Warning
Refer to oil replacement procedure due to drained oil quantity
can be more or less than oil
capacity.
If genuine DCT oil that is developed for best performance is
not using, it may
DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System - Troubleshooting
Trouble symptom:
Warning lamp ""E"" is illuminated(Driving is only possible with 1/R gear)
Probable cause → Remedy
DCT learning not performed → Perform the DCT manual
DCT(Dual Clutch Transmission) Repair procedures
Components
Hybrid drive motor assembly
DCT (Double Clutch Transmission) assembly
Gear actuator assembly
DCT support bracket
Inhibitor switch
Clutch actuator assembly
Dual clutch assembly
Engine clutch actuator assembly
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Emergency commodity
Fire extinguisher
If there is small fire and you know how to
use the fire extinguisher, follow these
steps carefully.
Pull out the safety pin at the top of the
extinguisher that keeps the handle
from being accidentally pressed.
Aim
Jump-starting (12V battery) (Kia Niro EV)
Jump-starting (12V battery)
Condition(s)
When the vehicle will not start due to
low battery power
Operation
Connect the jumper cables as shown.
Positive (+) terminal of the flat battery
(1) and the booster battery (2).
Neg
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