Kia Optima: Hood / Hood Assembly

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Hood / Hood Assembly

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Hood assembly

Repair procedures

Replacement

When removing the fender, wrap protective tape around a screwdriver or remover not to damage components.

Removing or installing the hood requires an assistant.

After loosening the hood hinge (A) mounting bolts, remove the hood assembly (B).

Tightening torque :

21.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.2 - 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 - 19.5 lb-ft)

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	Make sure the hood locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly.

•	Adjust the hood alignment.

Hood

Repair procedures Adjustment 1. After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up and down or from side to side and tighten the bolt. ...

Hood Insulator Pad

Repair procedures Replacement 1. Using a clip remover, remove the clips and then the hood insulator pad (A). ...

Other information:

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Front fog light

Fog lights are used to provide improved visibility when visibility is poor due to fog, rain or snow, etc. The fog lights will turn on when the fog light switch (1) is turned to the on position after the headlights are turned on. To turn off the fog lights, turn the switch (1) to the off posit ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Temperature Control Actuator

Components and components location Components Location 1. Temperature control actuator [LH] 2. Temperature control actuator [RH] Description and operation Description The temperature control actuator is located at the heater unit. ...