Kia Rio: Hood Replacement
Hood Assembly Replacement
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When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is
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Take care not to damaged the hood and body.
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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)
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
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Adjust the hood alignment.
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Hood Insulator Pad Replacement
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Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator
pad (A).
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Be careful not to scratch the hood panel.
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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Hood Weatherstrip Replacement
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Remove the hood weatherstrip (A).
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Take care not to scratch the hood weatherstrip.
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Hood Release Handle Replacement
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After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the hood release
handle (A).

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Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.
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Make sure the hood locks securely.
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Hood Latch Replacement
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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)
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Disconnect the hood latch connector (A).

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

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Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected
properly.
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Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes
properly.
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Adjust the latch alignment.
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When removing and installing the fender, an assistant
is necessary.
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Hood Adjustment
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After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B)
by moving it up or down, or right or left.
2.
Adjus ...
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Fuel requirements
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane
number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performa ...
Installation
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Installation is in reverse order of removal.
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ECM Problem Inspection Procedure
1.
TEST ECM GROUND CIRCUIT: Measure resistance between ECM and chassis
ground using the backside of ECM harness connector as ECM side check
point. If the problem is fo ...