Kia Forte: Hood / Hood Assembly
Components and components location

Repair procedures
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).
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:
Specifications
Specification
Item
Specification
Secondary Coil [at engine 1000RPM]
Input Voltage (V)
13.5
Dwell Time (ms)
3.94
Spark Current (mA)
Over 96
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The FCA system produces warning
messages, warning alarms, and
emergency braking based on the risk
of a frontal collision, such as when a
vehicle ahead suddenly brakes.
The driver can select the initial warning
activation time in the User
Settings in the LCD display. The
options for th ...