Kia Rio YB Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Hood Crossmember Assembly

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 9Engine Control System/Fuel System — 30Clutch System — 10Manual Transmission — 10Automatic Transmission — 23Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 14Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 115Body Electrical System — 84Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 28
21steps
~126min
5/5difficulty
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Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Main Crash Pad Assembly

Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Remove the upper hood cover.

    (Refer to "Upper Cover Cap")

  2. Remove the front wiper motor.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Front Wiper Motor")

  3. Remove the driver airbag module assembly.

    (Refer to Airbag - "Main Airbag Assembly")

  4. Down the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts.

    (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column and Shaft")

  5. Loosen the hood cross member mounting bolts (A).

  6. Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips on the front pillar.

    [Driver's Side]

    [Passenger Side]

  7. Disconnect the multi-box connectors (A), then remove the wiring harness clips.

    [Driver's Side]

    [Passenger Side]

  8. Disconnect the junction block connectors in the cabin (A).

  9. Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the wiring harness clips.

  10. Disconnect the airbag control module connector (A).

  11. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector (A), then remove the wiring harness clips.

  12. Disconnect the BCM connectors (A) and (B).

  13. Disconnect the mode actuator connector (A).

  14. Disconnect the blower motor connector (A), then disconnect the wiring harness clips.

  15. Disconnect the MOS connector (A) and the temperature control actuator connector (B).

  16. Disconnect the intake door actuator connector (A).

  17. Disconnect the smart key unit connectors (A).

  18. Remove the hood cross member bolt caps (A).

  19. Remove the hood cross member assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

    [Driver's Side]

    [Passenger Side]

  20. Remove the main wire harness (A) from the hood cross member.

  21. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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