Kia Sorento JC 2005-2006 2.5 CRDi 5DR Left Nearside Bonnet Hood Hinge
Kia Sorento JC 2005-2006 2.5 CRDi 5DR Left Nearside Bonnet Hood Hinge
Replacement left-hand bonnet hinge for the first-generation Kia Sorento JC, positioned at the rear left corner of the bonnet where the bonnet attaches to the vehicle body beside the scuttle and base of the windscreen.
For a UK right-hand-drive Sorento, LEFT / LH / NEARSIDE means the passenger side. Vehicle side is always determined as though you are sitting inside the vehicle facing forwards.
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia |
| Vehicle | Kia Sorento I / JC |
| Confirmed advertised years | 2005 and 2006 |
| Confirmed advertised engine | 2.5 CRDi diesel |
| Drivetrain | 4WD / AWD |
| Body style | 5 Door SUV / 5 Door Wagon |
| Placement | Bonnet / hood hinge |
| Side | Left / LH / Nearside / UK Passenger Side |
| Part type | Bonnet hinge / hood hinge assembly |
| Visible construction | Pressed steel hinge assembly with steel pivot and black protective finish |
| Colour / finish | Black coated metal with visible white donor/inventory marking |
| Catalogue reference |
79110-3E000 / 791103E000 Catalogue cross-reference for the Sorento left bonnet hinge. This number is not visibly stamped on the photographed item, so please do not use the number alone as your only compatibility check. |
| Interchange Part Number | 79110-3E000 / 791103E000 - same catalogue number shown with or without hyphen |
| Superseded Part Number | No confirmed superseded number verified |
| Seller warranty | 30 days |
| eBay Item Number | 147492989386 |
| VAT | Sold under the Global Accounting VAT margin scheme where applicable. VAT is not separately itemised and no reclaimable VAT amount is shown separately. |
| Make / Model | Year | Engine / Body | Fitment Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento I / JC | 2005 | 2.5 CRDi 4WD - 5 Door SUV | CONFIRMED ADVERTISED FITMENT |
| Kia Sorento I / JC | 2006 | 2.5 CRDi 4WD - 5 Door SUV | CONFIRMED ADVERTISED FITMENT |
| Kia Sorento first generation | 2003-2004 | 5 Door | Catalogue reference 79110-3E000 is listed for these years, but because that number is not visibly stamped on this item, VIN / old-part verification is required before ordering. |
| Kia Sorento first generation | 2007-2008 | 5 Door | Catalogue reference 79110-3E000 is listed for these years, but because that number is not visibly stamped on this item, VIN / old-part verification is required before ordering. |
| Kia Sorento | 2009 | Any | NOT VERIFIED - DO NOT ORDER ON YEAR ALONE |
| Kia Sorento II / XM and later generations | 2010 onward | Any | DOES NOT MATCH THIS JC-SERIES APPLICATION |
| Kia Sorento JC | Any | Right / offside bonnet hinge required | WRONG SIDE - THIS LISTING IS LEFT / NEARSIDE |
| Other Kia models | Any | Any | NO OTHER VEHICLE MODEL CONFIRMED |
Before ordering, compare your existing hinge with all item photographs and check: vehicle year, Sorento JC generation, left/nearside position, 5-door body, mounting-hole layout, arm shape and pivot design.
The hinge is mounted at the rear left corner of the bonnet, beside the scuttle panel and windscreen base. One side of the hinge is secured to the body structure and the other side supports the bonnet.
Its job is mechanical rather than electrical: it controls the bonnet's pivot movement, helps maintain panel height and panel gaps, and allows the bonnet to open and close through the correct path.
| Symptom | What You May Notice |
|---|---|
| Bent hinge | Bonnet sits too high, too low or at an angle on one side. |
| Poor panel alignment | Uneven gap between bonnet, wing and scuttle. |
| Bonnet rubbing | Edge of bonnet may contact or scrape the wing during opening. |
| Excessive hinge movement | Bonnet may move sideways or feel unstable while opening. |
| Stiff pivot | Bonnet may feel unusually heavy or resist smooth movement. |
| Creaking or cracking noise | Noise from the hinge area while the bonnet is being opened or closed. |
| Latch alignment problems | Bonnet may need extra force to latch because its alignment has changed. |
| Impact distortion | A hinge can bend after front-end, bonnet or wing damage even when the deformation is not immediately obvious. |
Bonnet hinges are alignment components. Correct bolt-hole spacing, hinge arm geometry, pivot position and mounting height all affect how the bonnet sits against the wings, grille, scuttle and latch.
A matching factory-spec Kia component helps retain the original mounting geometry. Very cheap pattern components can vary in pressing, pivot position, metal thickness or finish, which may make bonnet alignment more difficult.
Choosing a quality recycled factory-manufactured component can also provide a substantial saving compared with purchasing a new replacement. Actual savings vary according to the part, availability and current new-part pricing.
| Ratchet and suitable metric socket set |
| Metric combination spanners |
| Torque wrench |
| Masking tape or removable marker for alignment references |
| Protective wing covers or clean blankets |
| Suitable bonnet support |
| Second person to support and control the bonnet |
| 1 | Park on level ground, switch the engine off and securely open the bonnet. |
| 2 | Protect the wing, scuttle and surrounding paintwork. |
| 3 | Support the bonnet securely and have a second person hold it before loosening any hinge fasteners. |
| 4 | Mark the outline and position of the existing hinge before removal. This provides an initial alignment reference. |
| 5 | Loosen the bonnet-to-hinge fasteners and body-side hinge fasteners using the correctly fitting metric socket or spanner. |
| 6 | Remove the old hinge while the bonnet remains fully supported. |
| 7 | Position the replacement hinge and initially install the fasteners loosely enough to allow alignment. |
| 8 | Align the bonnet height and gaps against the wing, grille and scuttle before final tightening. |
| 9 | Tighten fasteners to the correct manufacturer workshop specification for your exact vehicle. |
| 10 | Slowly lower the bonnet and check clearance before attempting to latch it fully. |
| 11 | Confirm that the primary latch and secondary safety catch operate correctly and that the bonnet does not contact either wing. |
Estimated labour allowance: approximately 0.5 to 1.0 hour. This is a practical estimate rather than a manufacturer flat-rate time. Additional time may be required where the bonnet, wing, latch or body mounting points also require alignment.
Estimated labour cost = garage hourly rate x approximately 0.5 to 1.0 hour. No JavaScript or active content is used.
| Garage Hourly Rate | Approx. 0.5 Hour | Approx. 1.0 Hour |
|---|---|---|
| £50 per hour | £25 | £50 |
| £60 per hour | £30 | £60 |
| £70 per hour | £35 | £70 |
| £80 per hour | £40 | £80 |
| £90 per hour | £45 | £90 |
| £100 per hour | £50 | £100 |
| £120 per hour | £60 | £120 |
Labour figures are estimates only and exclude VAT where applicable, diagnostic work, additional parts, seized fasteners, accident repair, paintwork and alignment of other panels.
| 1. Confirm your vehicle is a Kia Sorento first generation / JC. |
| 2. For direct advertised fitment, confirm year 2005 or 2006. |
| 3. Confirm 2.5 CRDi 4WD specification where relying on the advertised compatibility. |
| 4. Confirm 5-door SUV body. |
| 5. Confirm you require LEFT / LH / NEARSIDE / UK PASSENGER SIDE. |
| 6. Compare the shape and bolt-hole layout with the actual photographs above. |
| 7. Compare any number present on your old component. |
| 8. If anything differs, ask us through eBay Messages before ordering. |
You require the right/offside hinge; your Sorento is a later XM or newer generation; the mounting pattern differs; your existing part shape is different; or you cannot establish that your vehicle matches the compatibility information above.
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| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Stock identification | The selected component is located from our stocked inventory. |
| 2. Visual check | The part is checked against the listing photographs and stock identification. |
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