Kia Forte: Hood Assembly Replacement
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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
necessary.
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When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
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After loosening the hood hinge (B) mounting bolts, remove the
hood assembly (A).
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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Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator
pad (A).
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See also:
Specification
Tightening Torques
Item
N.m
kgf.m
lb-ft
Passenger Airbag (PAB)
8.0 ~ 9.0
0.82 ~ 0.92
5.9 ~ 6.7
Curtain Airbag (CAB)
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Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Description
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) consists of zirconium and alumina and is installed
both upstream and downstream of the Catalytic Converter. It varies in accordance
with the air/fuel ratio.
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Components
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Hood Assembly Component Location
Hood Insulator Pad Replacement