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:
The TPMS malfunction indicator will illuminate after it blinks for approximately
one minute when there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If
the system is able to correctly detect an underinflation warning at the same time
as system failure then it will illuminate the TPM ...
■ Front view
1. Hood
2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle)
Head lamp (Maintenance)
3. Front fog lamp (Features of your vehicle)
Front fog lamp or DRL lamp (Maintenance)
4. Wheel and tire
5. Outside rearview mirror
6. Sunroof
7. Front windshield wiper blades (Features of your vehicle)
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