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).
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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.
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Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 11.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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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:
Description
Emissions Control System consists of three major systems.
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The Crankcase Emission Control System prevents blow-by gas from releasing
into the atmosphere. This system recycles gas back into the intake manifold
(Closed Crankcase Ventilatio ...
Removal
1.
Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise, and align its groove with the
timing mark of the timing chain cover.
2.
Remove the timing chain cover.
(Refer to Timing System - "Timing Chain Cover")
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