Kia Carens: Hood / Hood Latch Repair procedures
[Hood upper latch assembly]
1. |
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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2. |
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:
Dimensions
Engine
Gross vehicle weight
For Europe
Except Europe
M/T: Manual transaxle
A/T: Automatic transaxle
DCT : Dual clutch transmission
Luggage volume
Min : Behind rear seat to upper edge of the seat back.
Max : Behind front seat to roof.
Bulb wattage
Tires and wheels
CAUTION
When repla ...
Inspection
Wrap tin foil around the end of the voltmeter test lead to prevent damaging
the heater line. Apply finger pressure on the tin foil, moving the tin
foil along the grid line to check for open c ...