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Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Exterior / Hood: Repair procedures

Replacement
Hood Assembly Replacement
   
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When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is necessary.
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Take care not to damaged the hood and body.
1.
After loosening the hood hinge (A) mounting bolts, and then remove the hood (B).
2.
Remove the washer nozzle hose (C).
Tighening torque :
21.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.2 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)

3.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
   
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Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
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Adjust the hood alignment.
Hood Insulator Pad Replacement
1.
Using a clip remover detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator pad (A).
   
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Take care not to scratch the hood panel.

2.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
   
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Replace any damaged clips.
Hood Seal Weatherstrip Replacement
1.
Detach the clips, then remove the hood seal weatherstrip (A).
   
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Be careful not to scratch the hood seal weatherstrip.

2.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
   
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Replace any damaged clips.
Hood Weatherstrip Replacement
1.
Remove the hood weatherstrip (A).
   
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Take care not to scratch the hood weatherstrip.

2.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Hood Release Handle Replacement
1.
Remove the hood release handle (A).

2.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
   
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Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.
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Make sure the hood locks securely.
Hood Latch Replacement
1.
Remove the hood latch (A) mounting bolts and nuts.
2.
Disconnect the hood latch cable (B) and hood release cable (C).
Tighening torque :
Bolts : 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
nuts : 6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

3.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
   
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Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.
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Make sure the hood locks securely.
Adjustment
Hood Adjustment
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 hood height by turning the hood over slam bumpers (C).
3.
After loosening the hood latch (D) mounting bolts and nuts, adjust the latch by moving it up or down, or right or left.

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