Kia Rio: 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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When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is needed.
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When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
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Remove the hood assembly (A) after loosening the hood hinge (B) mounting
bolts.
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Tightening torque :
21.6 - 26.5 N·m (2.2 - 2.7 kgf·m, 15.9 - 19.5 lb·ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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
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After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolts, adjust the hood (B) by
moving it up and down, or right and left.
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Repair procedures
Replacement
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Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator
pad (A).
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Other information:
The cruise control system allows you to program the vehicle to maintain a constant
speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.
This system is designed to function above approximately 30 km/h (20 mph).
If the cruise control system is left on (CRUISE indicator light in the instrument
cluster ...
Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
WARNING
Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the
shift lever to the P (Park) position for Intelligent Variable Transmission and to
the 1st (First) gear or R ( ...
Hood
Hood Insulator Pad