KIA Niro: Hood lower latch assembly
Kia Niro - First generation - (DE) (2017-2022) - Service and Repair Manual / Body (Interior And Exterior) / Hood / 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 loosening the bolts.
- Remove the air duct (A).
- Disconnect the hood latch connector (A).
Tightening torque : 7.8 - 11.8 N*m (0.8 - 1.2 Kgf*m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb*ft)
- Disconnect the hood latch cable (A) and remove the hood latch.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Warning
- Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
- Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
- Adjust the latch alignment
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