Kia Rio: Hood / Hood Latch

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Hood lower latch assembly

Repair procedures

Replacement
1.

Remove the front bumper cover.

(Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Assembly")

2.

Remove the air duct (A).

3.

Disconnect the hood latch cable (A).

4.

Disconnect the hood latch connector (A).

5.

Remove the hood lower latch assembly (A) after loosening the bolts.

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

6.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

  

Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.

Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

Adjust the latch alignment.

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