Kia Carens: Hood / Hood Latch Repair procedures
[Hood upper latch assembly]
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After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the hood upper latch
assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 11.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.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/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
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Adjust the latch alignment.
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[Hood lower latch assembly]
1. |
Disconnect the hood lower latch connector (A).
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2. |
Remove the hood lower latch assembly (B) mounting bolts.
Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 11.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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3. |
Disconnect the hood latch release handle cable (A).

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4. |
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/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
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Adjust the latch alignment.
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Component Location
1. Hood upper latch assembly
2. Hood lower latch assembly
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Other information:
Components
1. Strut assembly
2. Insulator
3. Strut bearing
4. Spring upper pad
5. Coil spring
6. Dust cover
7. Bumper rubber
8. Spring lower pad
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Components
1. Front roof side moulding [RH]
2. Front roof side moulding [LH]
3. Rear roof side moulding [RH]
4. Rear roof side moulding [LH]
5. Front glass
6. Movable glass
7. Rear glass
8. Decoration cover
9. Panorama sunroof frame ...