Hyundai Tucson LM Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Hood Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 1Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 45Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 93Clutch System — 13Manual Transmission — 18Automatic Transmission — 87Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 26Drive Shaft and Axle — 29Suspension System — 35Steering — 20Restraints — 47Brake System — 36Body (Interior and Exterior) — 53Body Electrical System — 202Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 58
17steps
~102min
4/5difficulty
0102030405026.520N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

Hood Assembly Replacement
  • An assistant is required when removing and installing the hood.
  • Be careful not to damage the hood and body.
  • When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
  1. Loosen the hood hinge bolts (A), then remove the hood (B).

    Tightening torque: 21.6 ~ 26 N·m

  2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure the hood latches/unlatches and opens/closes properly.
    • Adjust the hood alignment.
Hood Insulator Replacement
  • Be careful not to scratch the hood panel.
  1. Remove the clips using a clip remover.
  2. Remove the hood insulation pad (A).
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
  4. Disconnect the clips, then remove the hood seal (A).
    • Be careful not to scratch the hood seal.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
  6. Remove the hood seal (A).
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  8. Remove the hood release handle (A).
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
    • Make sure the hood latches/unlatches and opens/closes properly.
  10. Loosen the hood latch bolts (A).
  11. Disconnect the hood latch cable (B) and the release cable (C).

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
    • Make sure the hood latches/unlatches and opens/closes properly.
    • Adjust the latch alignment.
Hood Seal Replacement Hood Weatherstrip Replacement Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement Hood Latch Replacement

Adjustment

Adjust the hood
  1. After loosening the hinge bolt (A), adjust the hood (B) by moving it up or down, right or left.
  2. Adjust the hood height by turning it over the struts (C).
  3. After loosening the hood latch bolts (D), adjust the latch position by moving it up or down, right or left.

Test yourself

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