Kia Picanto JA Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Hood Crossmember Assembly

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
25steps
~150min
5/5difficulty
0102030405026.520N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 25

Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Crash Pad Center Lower Panel

Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Remove the main airbag assembly. (Refer to Airbag - "Main Airbag Assembly")
  2. Lower the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column and Shaft")
  3. Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips on the front pillar [RH].
  4. Disconnect the junction block connectors in the cabin (A).
  5. Disconnect the smart key antenna connector (A).
  6. Disconnect the passenger side wiring connector (A).
  7. Loosen the BCM mounting nut (A).
  8. Separate the BCM (B) by removing the mounting nut and disconnecting the connectors (A).
  9. Remove the BCM (B) by disconnecting the connectors (A).
  10. Disconnect the mode actuator connector (A). [Driver]
  11. Disconnect the temperature control actuator (A) and the evaporator sensor (B) from the blower resistor (C).
  12. Disconnect the intake door actuator control (A).
  13. Disconnect the blower motor connector (A) and remove the wiring clips.
  14. Disconnect the smart key unit connector after loosening the mounting nut, then remove the smart key unit (A).
  15. Remove the cap (A) and nuts, then remove the wiper arm (B).

    Tightening torque: 22.6–26 N·m

  16. Disconnect the washer hose (A).
  17. Remove the upper side cover CWOL (A).
  18. Disconnect the clips, then remove the upper shroud cover (A).
  19. Remove the front wiper motor (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
  20. Disconnect the front wiper motor connector (A).
  21. Loosen the hood cross member mounting bolts (A).
  22. Remove the hood cross member bolt caps (A).
  23. Remove the hood cross member assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts and nuts. [Driver side]
    [Passenger Side]
  24. Remove the main wire harness (A) from the hood cross member.
  25. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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