Kia Optima: Hood / Hood Latch

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Hood / Hood Latch

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Hood latch assembly

Repair procedures

Replacement

1.	Remove the front bumper assembly. (Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Assembly")

Loosen the mounting nuts and remove the hood latch assembly (A).

Tightening torque :

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

3.	Disconnect the hood latch connector (A) after loosening the screw.

4.	Disconnect the hood latch cable (A) and remove the hood latch assembly.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.

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

•	Adjust the latch alignment.

•	Replace any damaged clips (or retainers or fasteners).

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