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

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

  
Be careful not to damage the hood and body.
  
When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is necessary.
When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
1.
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)

2.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
  
Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
Adjust the hood alignment.
Hood Assembly Component Location
1. Hood assembly ...

Hood Insulator Pad  Replacement
1. Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator pad (A).    ...

See also:

Rear Wheel House Trim Component Location
(4Door) 1. Rear wheel house trim (5Door) 1. Rear wheel house trim ...

Component Location
1. Quarter fixed glass ...

Resetting The Sunroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, or you use the emergency handle to operate the sunroof, you have to reset your sunroof system as follows : 1. ...

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