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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015RIO SX, 4D HATCHBACKREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMSIDLE STOP & GO (ISG) SYSTEMDC/DC CONVERTERREPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2015 Kia Rio SX, 4D Hatchback
Removal And Installation
2015 Kia Rio SX, 4D HatchbackSECTION Removal And Installation
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Tightening torque
Without battery sensor:
7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)
With battery sensor:
4.0 ~ 6.0 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4 lb-ft)
- Remove the glove box housing. (Refer to GLOVE BOX REPLACEMENT .
- Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the DC/DC converter (B).
- Installation is reverse order of removal.NOTE: After disconnecting then reconnecting the battery negative cable, the ISG function dose not operates until the system is stabilized, about 4 hours.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.