Kia Optima: Opening the Hood
1. Pull the release lever on the lower left side of the instrument panel to unlatch the hood.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle, slightly raise the hood, pull up on the secondary latch and lift the hood.
3. Raise the hood. It will raise completely by itself after it has been raised halfway.
Hood
Closing the HoodMeasuring Actual Dimensions
1.
These dimensions indicate
the actual linear distance between measurement points, and are used as the
reference dimensions when a tracking gauge is used for measurement.
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Replacement
1.
1. Disconnect the negative (-)
battery terminal.
2.
Remove the main crash pad lower
cover (A).
3.
Disconnect the power mosfet connector
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Installation
1.
Connect the audio unit connectors
and cables.
2.
Install the audio unit.
3.
Install the center fascia upper
panel.
4.
Install the h ...