Kia Picanto (JA): Hood / Hood Latch Release Handle

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Hood / Hood Latch Release Handle

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Hood latch release handle

Repair procedures

Replacement

1.	Using a remover, remove the hood release handle (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.

•	Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

❮Hood Weatherstrip

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.

Hood Latch❯

Components and components location Component Location 1. Hood lower latch assembly Repair procedures Replacement 1. Disconnect the hood latch connector (A).

Other information:

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Wiper Motor

Repair procedures Inspection Rear Wiper Motor 1.Remove the connector from the rear wiper motor. 2.Connect positive (+) battery cables to terminal 1 and negative (-) battery cables to terminal 2 respectively. 3.Check that the motor operates normally.

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual: Heater & A/C Control Unit(Manual)