KIA Niro: Battery Terminal

Kia Niro - First generation - (DE) (2017-2022) - Service and Repair Manual / Maintenance / Battery Terminal

Move back and forth to check that the battery terminals (A) are loose or corroded.If the terminals are corroded, clean them.

If battery positive connection is loose, disconnect ground(GND) cable first

If battery positive connection is loose, disconnect ground(GND) cable first before attempting to remove or tighten plus connection, to prevent personal injury.

If the battery clamp on battery positive (+) terminal is not seated securely:

(1) Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.

(2) Tighten battery clamp (A) on battery positive (+) terminal

Battery positive (+) terminal tightening nut : 7.8 - 9.8 N*m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf*m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb*ft)

If the battery clamp on battery negative (-) terminal is not seated securely:

(1) Tighten battery clamp (A) on battery negative (-) terminal.

Battery negative (-) terminal tightening nut : 7.8 - 9.8 N*m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf*m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb*ft)

Battery Condition

Battery Condition

Check the battery for damage or deformation. If severe damage, deformation or leakage is found, replace the battery.

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