Kia Optima: Hood / Hood Latch
Components and components location
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Repair procedures
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Remove the front bumper assembly.
(Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Assembly")
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Loosen the mounting nuts and remove the hood latch assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)
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![](images/hood_latch-603/357/sdlbd0813d.gif)
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Disconnect the hood latch connector (A) after loosening the screw.
![](images/hood_latch-603/357/sdlbd0814d.gif)
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Disconnect the hood latch cable (A) and remove the hood latch assembly.
![](images/hood_latch-603/357/sdlbd0815d.gif)
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
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Make sure the hood locks / unlocks and opens / closes
properly.
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Adjust the latch alignment.
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Replace any damaged clips (or retainers or fasteners).
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Hood latch release handle
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Usin ...
Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
Place the car on a flat surface and check whether the body and trunk
lid are well-aligned.
2.
After loosening ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Main crash pad assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
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When removing with a flat- ...
Operating condition
This system will activate when the indicator on the parking distance warning-reverse
OFF button is not illuminated. If you desire to deactivate the parking distance
warningreverse, press the parking distance warning-reverse OFF button again.
(The indicator on the but ...