Kia Forte: Body (Interior and Exterior) / Fender
Components and components location

Repair procedures
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When removing the fender, wrap protective tape around a screwdriver
or remover not to damage components
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries
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When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
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1. |
Remove the front bumper assembly.
(Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Assembly")
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2. |
Remove the head lamps.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Head Lamps")
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Remove the side seal molding.
(Refer to Body Side Molding - "Side Seal Molding")
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Remove the front wheel guard.
(Refer to Body Side Molding - "Front Wheel Guard")
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Remove the front bumper side mounthing bracket (A) after loosening the
bolts.

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After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the fender assembly (A).

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).
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Service data
Service Data
Items
Specification
Hood
Type
Front openine type, rear hinged, stay rod type
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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.
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Other information:
CAUTION
Do not install a child restraint
seat in the passenger seat
when the seat is heavily
soaked with any type of liquid.
Do not alter or modify the ODS
(Occupant Detection System).
This may damage the system
and prevent its proper function
in a collision.
✽ NOTI ...
Follow either of these procedures:
Move the lever up (to RES+), and
hold it. Your vehicle set speed will
increase by 10 km/h (5 mph).
Release the lever at the speed you
want.
Move the lever up (to RES+), and
release it immediately. The cruising
speed will increase by 1.0 km ...