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:

Battery Sensor Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable. 2. Disconnect the battery sensor connector (A). 3. Remove the bat ...

Starter Specification
Starter [Non-ISG type] Item Specification Rated voltage 12 V, 1.2 kW The number of pinion teeth 13 Performance [No-load, 11 V] ...

Engine compartment
1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Positive battery terminal 7. Negative battery terminal 8. Windshield washer ...

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