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
1.
Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator
pad (A).
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Other information:
Components
1. Strut assembly
2. Spring lower pad
3. Dust cover
4. Spring coil spring
5. Spring upper pad
6. Strut bearing
7. Rubber
8. Insulator
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Fuse Inspection
1.
Check that the fuse holders are loosely held and that the fuses are
securely fixed by the holders.
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Check that each fuse circuit has the exact fuse capacity.
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Check the fuses fo ...
Hood Assembly Components and components location
Hood Insulator Pad Repair procedures