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:
Electric power steering (EPS)
Power steering uses a motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steering
system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The electric power steering is contr ...
Specifications
Specification
Item
Specification
Motor
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Supply Voltage (V)
13.5
Supply Voltage Range (V)
9 - 16
Max. Current (A)
< 8.5
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Hood
Hood Insulator Pad