Kia Sportage: Hood / Hood Latch Components and components location

Hood Latch Release Handle Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Using a remover, remove the hood release handle (A). 2. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...

Hood Latch Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Cover") 2. Disconnect the hood l ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Removing and storing the spare tire

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise. Store the tire in the reverse order of removal. To prevent the spare tire and tools from “rattling” while the vehicle is in motion, store them properly. If it is hard to loosen the tire holddown wing bolt by hand, you can loosen it e ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Tail lamp (inside) bulb replacement

1. Open the tailgate. 2. Remove the service cover. 3. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly. 4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counter-clockwise until ...