Kia Rio: Hood / Hood Assembly
Components and components location

Repair procedures
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.
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
1.
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
1.
Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator
pad (A).
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Other information:
Description and operation
Description
The Auto Defogging Sensor is installed on front windshild glass. The Auto Defogging
Sensor senses moisture on the windshild. The air conditioner control module receives
the signal from the sensor and eliminate the fog by controlling the intake ...
Repair procedures
Adjustment
(5Door)
1.
After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolts, adjust the tailgate
by moving it up and down, or right and left.
2.
Adjust the tail gate height by turning the tailgate overslam bump ...