| Removal |
[Rear upper arm rear]
| 1. |
Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub.
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| 2. |
Loosen the rear upper arm bolt & nut and then separate the rear upper arm rear from the rear axle.
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| 3. |
Loosen the upper arm rear bolt and then remove the rear upper arm.
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| 4. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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[Rear upper arm front]
| 1. |
Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub.
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| 2. |
Remove the brake caliper. (Refer to Brake system - "Rear disc brake") |
| 3. |
Disconnect the EPB connector (A).
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| 4. |
Loosen the stabilizer link nut and then separate the rear axle.
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| 5. |
Loosen the rear upper front bolt & nut from the rear axle.
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| 6. |
Loosen the rear shock absorber upper bolts and the remove the rear shock absorber.
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| 7. |
Remove the propeller shaft. (Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Propeller shaft") |
| 8. |
Remove the rear muffler. D 2.2 R VGT (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler") G 2.0 T-GDI THETA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler") G 3.3 T-GDI LAMBDA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler") |
| 9. |
Loosen the rear cross member nuts & bolts and then remove the rear cross member.
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| 10. |
Loosen the rear upper arm front nut & bolt and then remove the rear upper arm front from the rear cross member.
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| 11. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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| 12. |
Check the alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment") |
| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. |
| 2. |
Check the ball joint for rotating torque. |
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT)
Description and operation Description The Seat Belt Pretensioners (BPT) are installed inside the Center Pillars (LH & RH). When a vehicle crashes at a certain degree of frontal impact, the seat belt pretensioners help reduce the severity of injury to the front seat occupants by retracting the seat belt webbing. This prevents the front occupants from thrusting forward and hitting the steering wheel or the instrument panel when the vehicle crashes.Components and components location Components 1. Front muffler 2. Front muffler bracket (2WD) 3. Front muffler bracket (AWD) 4. Center muffler 5. Rear muffler (RH) 6. Rear muffler (LH) 7. Rear muffler bracket 8. Rubber hanger 9. Gasket Repair procedures Removal and Installation Front Muffler 1.