Kia Stonic Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Hood Latch

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
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5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Components Location

COMPONENTS LOCATION

1. Hood Lower Latch

repair procedures

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

  1. Remove the front bumper cover.

    (Refer to Front Bumper - Front Bumper Assembly)

  2. Disconnect the hood lock connector (A).

  3. Loosen the mounting screws, then disconnect the hood latch (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8~11.8 N·m

  4. Disconnect the hood latch cable (A), then remove the hood latch (B).

  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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