Kia Forte: Hood / Hood Assembly
Components and components location
Repair procedures
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Be careful not to damage the hood and body.
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Removing or installing the hood requires an assistant.
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When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
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After loosening the hood hinge (B) mounting bolts, remove the hood assembly
(A).
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Tightening torque :
20.6 - 27.5 N·m (2.1 - 2.8 Kgf·m, 15.2 - 20.3 lb·ft)
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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 bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving
it up and down or from side to side and tighten the bolt.
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Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Using a clip remover, remove the clips and then the hood insulator pad
(A).
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Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Washer reservoir & Pump assembly
2. Wiper arm & blade
3. Multifunction switch
4. Wiper motor & linkage assembly
5. Wiper/Washer relay
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Specifications
Specifications
Item
Specifications
Working voltage
DC 12.5V ± 0.3V
Operating force
Initial position : 0.25 ± 0.15N(0.025 ± 0.015kg, 0.056 ± 0.034lb)
Full position : ...
Hood
Hood Insulator Pad