Kia Sedona (2008 year). Instruction — part 389

Fig. 7: Identifying Hood Release Handle And Screw
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2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

COWL TOP COVER REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the wiper (A).

NOTE:

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Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.

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Make sure the hood locks securely.

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Fig. 8: Identifying Wiper, Nuts And Toque Specifications
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2. Remove the hood seal weather strip. See HOOD SEAL WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT.

3. Detach the clips, then remove the cowl top cover (A).

Fig. 9: Identifying Cowl Top Cover And Clip
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4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT

1. Detach the clips, then remove the under cover (A).

Fig. 10: Identifying Under Cover And Clip
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2. Detach the clips, then remove the hood latch cover (A).

Fig. 11: Identifying Hood Latch Cover And Clip
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3. Remove the hood latch (A) mounting bolts.

4. Remove the latch (A).

Fig. 12: Identifying Hood Latch, Bolts And Torque Specifications
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5. Disconnect the hood latch cable (A) and Remove the latch (B).

Fig. 13: Identifying Hood Latch Cable And Latch
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6. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:

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