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:
Blade inspection
NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield difficult
to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield
or the wiper blades with foreign matter
can reduce the effectiveness of the
windshield wipers. Common source ...
Components and components location
Components
Description and operation
Description
The
ECM (Electro Chromatic inside rear view Mirror) is one that
automatically dims to protect the driver’s eyes when it senses light
reflecting from the car behind. The sensor in the mir ...
Hood
Hood Weatherstrip