KIA Niro: Transmission Gear Oil Repair procedures
Oil Level Check
Inspection
- Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
- Remove the oil filler plug (A or B).

- Check the condition of the oil and make sure that it is at the proper level (A).

- Install the oil filler plug (A).
Tightening torque : 58.9 - 78.5 N*m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf*m, 43.4 - 57.8 lb*ft)
Warning
The existing oil filler plug gasket must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
- Install the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
Replacement
- Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
- Remove the drain plug (A), allow the oil to drain out and then reinstall the drain plug.
Tightening torque : 44.1 - 58.9 N.m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 32.6 - 43.4 lbf-ft)

Warning
The existing oil drain plug gasket must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
- Remove the oil filler plug (A or B).

- Fill the transmission with transmission oil through the filler hole.
Recommended :
- Kia Genuine oil : SK HK SYN DCTF 70W, SHELL SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF, GS CALTEX
GS
DCTF HD 70W
Capacity :
1.6 - 1.7 L (0.42 - 0.44 U.S gal., 1.69 - 1.79 U.S.qt., 1.41 - 1.49 lmp qt.)
Warning
If genuine DCT oil that is developed for best performance is not using, it may cause the problems of transmission performance.
Make sure that oil level is at the proper level (A).

- Install the oil filler plug.
Tightening torque : 58.9 - 78.5 N*m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf*m, 43.4 - 57.8 lb*ft)
Warning
The existing oil filler plug gasket must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
- Install the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
Description
The Double Clutch Transmission (DCT) control system measures data required for identifying the state of control target and computes the appropriate compensation value if adjustment is necessary.
The actuator is controlled according to the computed compensation value to obtain desired output.
Operating principle

Control system logic

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DCT Control Module (TCM), Repair procedures
Conponent Location
DCT Control Module (TCM)
TCM Connector
TCM Terminal Function
Connector (A)
Connector (B)
Circuit Diagram
Inspection
TCM ground circuit test : Measure the resistance between TCM and chassis grou
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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
Pressure Source Unit Repair procedures
Pressure Source Unit Components and components location
Components
Warning
PSU (Presser Source Unit) must not be disassembled.
Pressure Source Unit (PSU)
Pressure Source Unit (PSU) connector
Motor
Filler adapter
Bracket
Accumulat
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