| Components |

| 1. Lock nut 2. Rear insulator 3. Bumper stopper |
4. Dust cover 5. Shock absorber |
| Removal |
| 1. |
Remove wheel nuts, rear wheel and tire (A) from hub.
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| 2. |
Loosen the rear shock absorber bolt & nut.
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| 3. |
Loosen the rear shock absorber upper bolts and the remove the rear shock absorber.
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| 4. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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| Disassembly |
| 1. |
Using SST (09546-3X100), loosen the shock absorber lock nut (A).
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| 2. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration. |
| 2. |
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
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Disposal
| 1. |
Fully extend the piston rod. |
| 2. |
Drill a hole on the (A) section to remove gas from the cylinder.
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Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children (LATCH) System
The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving and in an accident. This system is designed to make installation of the child restraint easier and reduce the possibility of improperly installing your child restraint. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint. The LATCH system eliminates the need to use seat belts to secure the child restraint to the rear seats.Repair procedures Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. After loosening the nuts and bolts, remove the main crash pad and cowl cross bar assembly altogether. (Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit") 3. Remove the heater core (A). 4.