Kia Picanto JA Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Hood Latch

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
3steps
~18min
2/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 3

Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Lower Hood Latch Assembly

Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Disconnect the hood lock connector (A).
  2. Remove the lower hood latch assembly (A) after loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 7.8–11.8 N·m

  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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