KIA Niro: Hood

Kia Niro - First generation - (DE) (2017-2022) - Service and Repair Manual / Body (Interior And Exterior) / Hood

Hood / Repair Procedures

Adjustment

After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolts, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up and down, or right and left.
Adjust the hood height by turning the hood overslam bumpers (C).
After loosening the hood latch (D) mounting bolts, adjust the latch by moving it up and down, or right and left.

Component Location

Component Location

Hood assembly

Hood Assembly Repair procedures

Replacement Warning Be careful not to damage the hood and body. Warning Work in a group of two when removing and installing the hood. Use a clip remover to remove clips. Remove the hood assembly (A) after loosening the hood hinge mount

Hood lower latch assembly

Hood lower latch assembly Replacement Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Cover") Disconnect the hood lower latch connector (A). Remove the engine clutch reservoir (A) after loos

Interior Trim

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Rear Lower and Upper Arm Repair procedures

Removal Disconnect the battery negative cable. Remove the wheel and tire. Tightening torque: 107.9 - 127.5 N*m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf*m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb*ft) Warning Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the wheel and tire

Quarter Fixed Glass

Quarter fixed glass Replacement Remove the rear pillar trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim") Loosen the quarter fixed glass (A) mounting nuts. Tightening torque : 3.9 - 4.4 N*m (0.4 - 0.45 kgf*m, 2.9 - 3.