Kia Forte: Hood Latch Replacement - Hood - Body (Interior and Exterior) - Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service ManualKia Forte: Hood Latch Replacement

Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Hood / Hood Latch Replacement

1.
Disconnect the hood latch connector (A).

2.
Remove the hood latch assembly (A) mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 11.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

3.
Disconnect the hood latch release handle cable (B) and remove the hood latch assembly (A).

4.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
  
Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
Adjust the latch alignment.
Hood Latch Component Location
1. Hood latch assembly ...

Trunk Lid
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