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

Hood 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
21steps
~126min
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. Using a screwdriver, carefully pry up the clips (A) at both ends of the lift support (B).
  2. After loosening the hood hinge bolts (A), remove the hood panel (B).

    Tightening torque: 21.6~26 N·m

  3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the hood latches/unlatches and opens/closes properly.
    • Adjust the hood alignment.
  4. Using a clip remover, disconnect the clips and remove the hood insulator (A).
    • Be careful not to scratch the hood panel.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
  6. Using a screwdriver (A), slightly lift the latches (B) at both ends of the lift support (C), then remove the lift support from the bracket (D).
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  8. Disconnect the clips, then remove the hood seal (A).
    • Be careful not to scratch the hood seal.
  9. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
  10. Remove the hood seal (A).
  11. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  12. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the hood opening handle (A).
  13. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
    • Make sure the hood latches/unlatches and opens/closes properly.
  14. Loosen the mounting clips and bolts, then remove the upper radiator cover (A).
  15. Disconnect the clips, then remove the hood latch cover (A).
  16. Remove the hood latch mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  17. Disconnect the hood latch cable (A) and remove the hood latch (B).
  18. Installation is the reverse 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 Insulator Replacement Hood Lift Support Replacement Hood Seal Replacement Hood Weatherstrip Replacement Hood 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 the hood dampers (C).
  3. After loosening the hood latch bolts (D), adjust the latch position by moving it up or down, right or left.

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