Kia Sorento: Hood Replacement
Hood Assembly Replacement
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When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is
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Take care not to damaged the hood and body.
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When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
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Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on
both ends of the lifter (B).

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After loosening the hood hinge (B) mounting bolts, remove the
hood assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
21.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.2 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
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Adjust the hood alignment.
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Hood Insulator Pad Replacement
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Take care not to scratch the hood panel.
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Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator
pad (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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Hood Seal Weatherstrip Replacement
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Detach the clips, then remove the hood weatherstrip(A).
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Take care not to scratch the hood seal weatherstrip.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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Hood Weatherstrip Replacement
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Remove the hood weatherstrip (A).
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Be careful not to scratch the hood weatherstrip.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement
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Using a socket (B), remove the hood release handle (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected
properly.
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Make sure the opens securely
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Hood Latch Replacement
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Loosen the hood latch (A) mounting bolts.
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Disconnect the hood latch cable (B) and release cable (C).
Tightening torque :
7.8~11.8 N.m (0.8~1.2 kgf.m, 5.8~8.7 lb-ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected
properly.
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Make sure the hood locks securely.
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Adjust the latch alignment.
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Hood Lift Replacement
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When removing and installing the hood lifter, an assistant
is necessary.
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When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
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Using a screwdriver (A), lift the socket clip (B) up slightly
on both ends of the lifter (D), and then remove the lifter from the
bracket (C).

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Push the socket of the lifter into the bracket for installation.
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Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes
properly.
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When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is
necessary.
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Adjust Hood
1.
After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B)
by moving it up or down, or right or left.
2.
Adjust the h...