Kia Sportage: Hood: Repair procedures
Hood Assembly Replacement
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When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is necessary.
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Take care not to damaged the hood and body.
1.
After loosening the hood hinge (A) mounting bolts, and then remove the hood (B).
2.
Remove the washer nozzle hose (C).
Tighening torque :
21.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.2 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)
3.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
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Adjust the hood alignment.
Hood Insulator Pad Replacement
1.
Using a clip remover detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator pad (A).
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Take care not to scratch the hood panel.
2.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
Hood Seal Weatherstrip Replacement
1.
Detach the clips, then remove the hood seal weatherstrip (A).
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Be careful not to scratch the hood seal weatherstrip.
2.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
Hood Weatherstrip Replacement
1.
Remove the hood weatherstrip (A).
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Take care not to scratch the hood weatherstrip.
2.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Hood Release Handle Replacement
1.
Remove the hood release handle (A).
2.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.
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Make sure the hood locks securely.
Hood Latch Replacement
1.
Remove the hood latch (A) mounting bolts and nuts.
2.
Disconnect the hood latch cable (B) and hood release cable (C).
Tighening torque :
Bolts : 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
nuts : 6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
3.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.
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Make sure the hood locks securely.
Hood Adjustment
1.
After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up or down, or right or left.
2.
Adjust the hood height by turning the hood over slam bumpers (C).
3.
After loosening the hood latch (D) mounting bolts and nuts, adjust the latch by moving it up or down, or right or left.
Replacement
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When removing and installing the fender, an assistant is necessary.
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Be careful not to damage the fender and body.
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When remo ...
Replacement
Tail Gate Trim Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related ...
Other Information: Storage compartments
These compartments can be used to store small items.
To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage compartment.
Always keep the storage compartment covers closed while driving.
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Fuel Pump: Repair procedures
Inspection
[Fuel pump]
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then remove battery (-) cable.
2.
Remove the fuel pump assembly.
3.
Check motor operation by fuel pump connector (A) connecti ...