Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Hood Top Cover

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
5steps
~30min
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Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Hood Top Cover

Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the windshield side molding (A).

  2. Disconnect the washer hole plug (A), loosen the mounting nuts, and remove the wiper arm cover (B).

  3. Separate the washer nozzle (A).

  4. Loosen the fastening clips and remove the upper housing cover (A).

  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Optima DL3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.