Kia Sportage: Hood / Hood Assembly Repair procedures
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Be careful not to damage the hood and body.
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When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is needed.
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When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
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Remove the hood assembly (A) after loosening the hood hinge (B) mounting
bolts.
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Tightening torque :
21.6 - 26.5 N·m (2.2 - 2.7 kgf·m, 15.9 - 19.5 lb·ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
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Adjust the hood alignment.
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Component Location
1. Hood assembly
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Replacement
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Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator
pad (A).
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Other information:
Component Location
1. Body control module
(BCM)
2. Rear glass defogger switch (Manual Type)
3. Rear glass defogger switch (Audio Type)
4. Rear glass defogger
switch (AVN Type)
5. Rear glass defogger
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least three
minutes before beginning to work.
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Remove the loof trim.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Loof trim assembly")
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Hood Assembly Components and components location
Hood Insulator Pad Repair procedures