| Removal |
| 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. |
Loosen the stabilizer link nut and then separate the rear axle.
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| 4. |
Loosen the rear shock absorber upper bolts and the remove the rear shock absorber.
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| 5. |
Remove the propeller shaft. (Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Propeller shaft") |
| 6. |
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") |
| 7. |
Loosen the rear cross member nuts & bolts and then remove the rear cross member.
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| 8. |
Loosen the stabilizer bar nuts & bolts and then remove the stabilizer bar.
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| 9. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 10. |
Check the alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment") |
| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the rear stabilizer bar for deformation. |
| 2. |
Check the rear stabilizer link ball joint for damage. |
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Lighting
Battery saver function The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged if the lights are left in the ON position. The system automatically shuts off the parking lights 30 seconds after the ignition key is removed and the driver’s door is opened and closed. With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the driver parks on the side of the road at night and opens the driver’s side door.Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Front Impact Sensor (FIS)
Description and operation Description • The front impact sensor (FIS) is installed in the Front End Module (FEM). • FIS is a remote sensor that detects acceleration due to a collision at its mounting location. • The primary purpose of the Front Impact Sensor (FIS) is to provide an indication of a collision.