Kia Soul: Opening the hood
1.Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the shift lever to the P(Park) position for automatic transaxle and to the 1st(First) gear or R(Reverse) for manual transaxle, and setting the parking brake.
2.Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, pull the secondary latch inside of the hood center and lift the hood.
3.Pull out the support rod from the hood.
4.Hold the hood open with the support rod.
WARNING - Hot parts
Grasp the support rod in the area wrapped in rubber. The rubber will help prevent you from being burned by hot metal when the engine is hot.
Hood
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Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the following:
• All filler caps in the engine compartment must be correctly installed.
• Gloves, rags or any other combustible material must be removed from th ...
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Hands Free Mic Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the overhead console lamp.
(Refer to Body Electrical - "Overhead Console Lamp")
3.
Remove the hands free mic (A) from ...
Hazard Lamp Switch Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the center airvent assembly (A).
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Floor Console Assembly Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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