Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Hood Assembly

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
2steps
~12min
1/5difficulty
0102030405026.520N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Hood Assembly


Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Loosen the hood hinge mounting bolts (A), then remove the hood assembly (B).

    Tightening Torque: 21.6–26 N·m

  2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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