Kia Picanto: Hood / Hood Assembly
Components and components location

Repair procedures
Be careful not to damage the hood and body. |
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| Work in a group of two when removing and installing the hood. |
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| Use a clip remover to remove clips. |
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1. | Remove the hood assembly (A) after loosening the hood hinge 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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2. | Install in the reverse order of removal. •
| 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.
2. Adjust the hood height by turning the hood ove ...
Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Remove the hood weatherstrip (A).
Be careful not to damage the hood and body.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Other information:
1. Hood
2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle)
Head lamp (Maintenance)
3. Front fog lamp (Features of your vehicle)
Front fog lamp (Maintenance)
4. DRL lamp (Features of your vehicle)
5. Wheel and tire
6. Outside rearview mirror
7. Sunroof
8. Front windshield wiper blades (Featu ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Quarter fixed glass
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interi ...