Kia Rio: Hood Replacement

Hood Assembly Replacement

•	When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is necessary.

•	Take care not to damaged the hood and body.

After loosening the hood hinge (A) mounting bolts, and then remove the hood (B).

Tighening torque :

21.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.2 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)

Installation is the reverse of removal.

•	Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.

•	Adjust the hood alignment.

Hood Insulator Pad Replacement

Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator pad (A).

•	Be careful not to scratch the hood panel.

Installation is the reverse of removal.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Hood Weatherstrip Replacement

Remove the hood weatherstrip (A).

•	Take care not to scratch the hood weatherstrip.

2.	Installation is the reverse of removal.

Hood Release Handle Replacement

1.	After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the hood release handle (A).

Installation is the reverse of removal.

•	Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.

•	Make sure the hood locks securely.

Hood Latch Replacement

Remove the hood latch (A) mounting bolts.

Tighening torque :

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

2.	Disconnect the hood latch connector (A).

3.	Disconnect the hood latch cable (B) and remove the hood latch (A).

Installation is the reverse of removal.

•	Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.

•	Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

•	Adjust the latch alignment.

Fender Replacement

• When removing and installing the fender, an assistant is necessary. ...

Hood Adjustment

Hood Adjustment 1. After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up or down, or right or left. 2. Adjus ...

Kia Rio: Hood Replacement

Fender Replacement

Hood Adjustment

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