Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Hood Top Cover Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
0102030405026.520N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Remove the cap (B) and loosen the nuts, then remove the wiper arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 22.6~26 N·m

  2. Disconnect the washer nozzle hose (B).
  3. Disconnect the clips, then remove the upper shroud cover (A).
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.

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