Kia Rio: Hood
Opening the hood
1.Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the shift lever to the P(Park) position for automatic transaxle and to the 1st(First) gear or R(Reverse) for manual transaxle, and setting the parking brake.

Windows
Fuel filler lidHood Replacement
Hood Assembly Replacement
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When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is
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Alternator: On-vehicle Inpection
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Check that the battery cables are connected to the correct
terminals.
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Crash Pad Components
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1 . Main crash pad assembly
2 . Crash pad side cover [LH]
3 . Crash pad side cover [RH]
4 . Fuse box cover
5 . Crash pad lower panel
6 . Knee bolster panel
7 . St ...