Kia Cadenza YG: Exterior / Hood Repair procedures
Hood Assembly Replacement
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When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is necessary. |
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Be careful not to damage the hood and body. |
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When removing the clips, use a clip remover. |
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Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on both ends of the lifter (B). 
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After loosening the hood hinge (A) mounting bolts, remove the hood panel (B). |
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Remove the washer nozzle (C).
Tightening torque :
21.6~26.5 N.m (2.2~2.7 kgf.m, 15.9~19.5 lb-ft)
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly. |
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Adjust the hood alignment. |
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Hood Insulator Pad Replacement
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Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator pad (A).
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Be careful not to scratch the hood panel. |
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips. |
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Hood Lift Replacement
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Using a screwdriver (A), lift the socket clips (B) up
slightly on both ends of the lifter (C), and then remove the lifter from
the bracket (D). 
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Installation is the reverse of removal. |
Hood Seal Weatherstrip Replacement
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Detach the clips, then remove the hood seal weatherstrip (A).
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Be careful not to scratch the hood seal weatherstrip. |
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips. |
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Hood Weatherstrip Replacement
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Remove the glue on end of both sides before removing the hood weatherstrip (A).
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Be careful not to scratch the hood weatherstrip. |
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Installation is the reverse of removal. |
Hood Release Handle Replacement
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After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the hood release handle (A). 
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly. |
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Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly. |
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Hood Latch Replacement
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Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to the BD group - "Front Bumper") |
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Detach the clips, then remove hood latch cover (A). 
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Remove the hood latch (A) mounting bolts.
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 cable (A) and remove the hood latch (B). 
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Installation is the reverse 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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Adjust Hood
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After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up or down, or right or left. |
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Adjust the hood height by turning the hood overslam bumpers (C). |
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After loosening the hood latch (D) mounting bolts, adjust the latch by moving it up or down, or right or left. 
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Replacement
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Be careful not to damage the fender and body.
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When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
Replacement
Trunk Lid Assembley Replacement
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When removing and installing the trunk lid, an assistant is necessary.