Kia Forte: Chassis / Parking Brake
Repair procedures
Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake lever
is depressed with 44 lbf, 196 N(20 kgf) of force. Also, the parking brake alone
should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more
or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer.
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks
or damage.
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Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check the steering wheel free road.
(1)
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight
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Other information:
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the heater and blower unit from the crash pad after loosening
the mounting nuts.
(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit")
3.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Wireless power charger (WPC)
2. Wireless Charging indicator
3. Front USB charger
4. Rear USB charger
5. Integrated body control unit (IBU)
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