Kia Optima: Hood / Hood Latch
Components and components location
Repair procedures
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Remove the front bumper assembly.
(Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Assembly")
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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)
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Disconnect the hood latch connector (A) after loosening the screw.
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Disconnect the hood latch cable (A) and remove the hood latch assembly.
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5. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
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Make sure the hood locks / unlocks and opens / closes
properly.
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Adjust the latch alignment.
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Replace any damaged clips (or retainers or fasteners).
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Hood latch release handle
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Usin ...
Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
Place the car on a flat surface and check whether the body and trunk
lid are well-aligned.
2.
After loosening ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Piston ring
2. Snap ring
3. Piston pin
4. Piston
5. Connecting rod
6. Connecting rod upper bearing
7. Connecting rod lower bearing
8. Connecting rod bearing cap
Repair procedures
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Components and components location
Components
1. Transaxle mounting bracket
2. Roll rod bracket
3. Engine mounting bracket
4. Engine mounting support bracket
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
Engine Mounting ...