Kia Forte: Body (Interior and Exterior) / Fender
Components and components location
Repair procedures
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When removing the fender, wrap protective tape around a screwdriver
or remover not to damage components
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries
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When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
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Remove the front bumper assembly.
(Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Assembly")
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Remove the head lamps.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Head Lamps")
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Remove the side seal molding.
(Refer to Body Side Molding - "Side Seal Molding")
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Remove the front wheel guard.
(Refer to Body Side Molding - "Front Wheel Guard")
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Remove the front bumper side mounthing bracket (A) after loosening the
bolts.
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After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the fender assembly (A).
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).
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Service data
Service Data
Items
Specification
Hood
Type
Front openine type, rear hinged, stay rod type
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Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving
it up and down or from side to side and tighten the bolt.
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Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove mirror (A) to the direction as shown in the picture using (-)
screw driver.
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Adjusting Instrument Cluster
Illumination
The instrument panel illumination
intensity can be adjusted by pressing
the control switch with the headlight
switch in any position when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The illumination intensity is shown
on the instrument cluster ...