Kia Soul EV: Hood / Hood Assembly Repair procedures
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Be careful not to damage the hood and body.
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When removing and installing the hood, work in a group of two or more.
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When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
1.
Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on both ends of the lifter (B).
2.
After loosening the hood hinge (B) mounting bolts, remove the hood assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
21.6~26.5 N.m (2.2~2.7 kgf.m, 15.9~19.5 lb-ft)
3.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure that the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
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Adjust the hood alignment.
Component Location
1. Hood assembly
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Replacement
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When removing and installing the hood lifter, work in a group of two or more.
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When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
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Other information:
Replacement
1.
Remove the rear door trim.
(Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")
2.
Remove the hole plug (A).
3.
After loosening the mounting bolt, remove the rear door outside handle cover (B).
Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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Remove ...
Components Location
[Without Heat Pump]
1. Electric A/C compressor
[With Heat Pump]
1. Electric A/C compressor
Components
1. Control Part2. Motor Part3. Compression Part
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Hood Assembly Components and Components Location
Hood Lift Repair procedures