Kia Niro: Hood / Hood Assembly Repair procedures
Be careful not to damage the hood and body.
|
• |
Work in a group of two when removing and installing the hood.
|
• |
Use a clip remover to remove clips.
|
|
1. |
Remove the hood assembly (A) after loosening the hood hinge mounting
bolts.
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.
|
|
|
Component Location
1. Hood assembly
...
Replacement
1.
Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator
pad (A).
...