KIA Niro: Hood

Kia Niro - First generation - (DE) (2017-2022) - Service and Repair Manual / Body (Interior And Exterior) / Hood

Hood / Repair Procedures

Adjustment

After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolts, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up and down, or right and left.
Adjust the hood height by turning the hood overslam bumpers (C).
After loosening the hood latch (D) mounting bolts, adjust the latch by moving it up and down, or right and left.

Component Location

Component Location

Hood assembly

Hood Assembly Repair procedures

Replacement Warning Be careful not to damage the hood and body. Warning Work in a group of two when removing and installing the hood. Use a clip remover to remove clips. Remove the hood assembly (A) after loosening the hood hinge mount

Hood lower latch assembly

Hood lower latch assembly Replacement Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Cover") Disconnect the hood lower latch connector (A). Remove the engine clutch reservoir (A) after loos

Interior Trim

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Removal Disconnect the negative (-) cable of the 12V battery. Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover") Drain the coolant of hybrid motor cooling system.

In the event of brake failure (Kia Niro EV)

Operation Make an emergency stop with the parking brake. Operating condition(s) The brake has failed Power-assisted brakes Operation Apply greater force to the brake pedal. Operating condition(s) The vehicle is stalled