The sensors are located inside the rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean for the system to work properly.
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) Schematic diagrams
Hybrid Power Control Unit
(HPCU) connector and high voltage cable
Hybrid Power Control Unit
(HPCU) terminal And Input/Output signal
ECM Terminal Function
Connector [C133-S]
(94Pin) : HPCU signal input and control
Terminal
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module Components and components location
Components
1. Passenger Airbag (PAB)
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