Kia Picanto: Hood / Hood Assembly
Components and components location

Repair procedures
Be careful not to damage the hood and body. |
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| Work in a group of two when removing and installing the hood. |
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| Use a clip remover to remove clips. |
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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) |
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2. | Install in the reverse order of removal. •
| Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly. |
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| Adjust the hood alignment. |
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Repair procedures
Adjustment
1. After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolts, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up and down, or right and left.
2. Adjust the hood height by turning the hood ove ...
Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Remove the hood weatherstrip (A).
Be careful not to damage the hood and body.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear center seat belt retractor
Repair procedures
Replacement
When installing the belt, be careful not to damage the retractor.
1.Remove the rear seat back dust cover.
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Engine Oil Level
Be sure that the vehicle is on level ground.
1. Warm up and stop the engine, and then wait for 5 minutes.
2. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to return to the oil pan.
3. Pul ...