Kia Rio: Hood / Hood Latch Release Handle
Components and components location

1. Hood latch release handle
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Repair procedures
• Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface
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Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Separate the hood latch release handle cable (A) after loosening the
mounting screws.

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Disconnect the hood latch release handle cable (A) and then remove the
hood latch handle (B).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the connector is connected properly.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator
pad (A).
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Hood lower latch assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove th ...
Other information:
The best way to prevent corrosion is to keep your vehicle clean and free of corrosive
materials. Attention to the underside of the vehicle is particularly important.
If you live in a high-corrosion area — where road salts are used, near the
ocean, areas with industrial pollution, acid rai ...
The SRS is virtually maintenance-free and there are no parts you can safely service
by yourself. If the SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate, or continuously
remains on, have your vehicle immediately inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Any work on the SRS system, such as removing, i ...