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
Components
1. Front door trim assembly 2. Front door trim mounting bracket 3. Front door panel assembly 4. Front door body side weatherstrip 5. Front door side weatherstrip 6. Front door belt outside weatherstrip 7. Front door belt insi ...
Repair procedures
Removal And Installation
Thermostat
Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency.
1.Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cov ...