Kia Carens: Charging System / DC DC converter Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Charging System / DC DC converter Repair procedures

Removal

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1.	Disconnect the battery negative terminal.

2.	Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

3.	Remove the steering column shroud lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panel")

4.	Disconnect the DC/DC converter conector.

5.	Remove the DC/DC converter (A) after removing nuts (B).

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1.	Disconnect the battery negative terminal.

2.	Remove the front drive seat. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat)

3.	Open the floor matt.

4.	Disconnect the DC/DC converter conector (A).

5.	Remove the DC/DC converter (A) after removing nuts (B).

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

After reconnecting the battery negative cable, ISG function dose not operates until the system is stabilized, about 4 hours.

If disconnecting the negative (-) battery cable from the battery during repair work for the vehicle equipped with ISG function, Battery sensor recalibration procedure should be performed after finishing the repair work.

(Refer to Charging System - "Battery Sensor")

DC DC converter Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram ...

Battery Description and operation

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