Kia Forte: Hood / Hood Latch
Components and components location
Repair procedures
[Hood lower latch assembly]
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Remove the front bumper assembly.
(Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Assembly")
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Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the hood latch assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 Kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)
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3. |
Disconnect the hood latch cable (A).
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4. |
Disconnect the hood latch connector (A), then remove the mounting screw.
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5. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
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Make sure the hood locks / unlocks and opens / closes
properly.
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Adjust the latch alignment.
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Replace any damaged clips (or retainers or fasteners).
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Hood latch release handle
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remo ...
Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the tailgate
by moving it up or down, or right or left.
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Other information:
Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving
it up and down or from side to side and tighten the bolt.
2.
Adjust the hood height by moving the hood overslam bumpers (C) up and
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Schematic diagrams
ECM Terminal And Input/Output signal
ECM Terminal Function
Connector [A]
Pin No.
Description
Connected to
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Ignition coil (Cylinder #4) control output
Ignition coil (Cyli ...