Kia Forte BD Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Hood Top Cover

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
0102030405026.520N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Hood Top Cover

Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Remove the plug hole cover (A).

  2. Loosen the mounting nuts and remove the wiper arm (B).

    Tightening torque: 22.6–26 N·m

  3. Disconnect the washer nozzle (A).

  4. Disconnect the clips, then remove the upper shroud cover (A).

  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Forte BD quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.