Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Hood Replacement

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16steps
~96min
5/5difficulty
0102030405026.520N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Hood Assembly Replacement
  1. Using a screwdriver, slightly lift the socket clips (A) on both ends of the hood support (B).
  2. After loosening the hood hinge mounting bolts (B), remove the hood assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 21.6 ~ 26 N·m

  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Hood Insulator Replacement
  1. Using a clip remover, disconnect the clips and remove the hood insulator pad (A).
  2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  3. Disconnect the clips, then remove the hood seal (A).
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. Remove the hood seal (A).
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Using a socket (B), remove the hood latch release handle (A).
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. Loosen the hood latch bolts (A).
  10. Disconnect the hood latch cable (B) and the release cable (C).

    Tightening torque: 7.8~11.8 N·m

  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Hood Seal Replacement Hood Insulator Replacement Hood Latch Handle Replacement Hood Latch Replacement Hood Lift Replacement
  1. Using a screwdriver (A), gently lift the socket retainer (B) at both ends of the lift support (D), then remove the lift support from the bracket (C).
  2. Insert the lift support socket into the bracket for installation.

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