Kia Optima Hybrid: Bumper / Front Bumper Repair procedures

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Bumper / Front Bumper Repair procedures

Replacement

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the cover and other parts.

1.	After loosening the mounting bolts and clips, then remove the radiator grill upper cover (A).

2.	After loosening the front bumper side mounting screw, disconnect the side.

Remove the front bumper by pulling up the side of the front bumper and then pull it out.

•	When you pull out the front bumper, the side part of the front bumper could be damaged by the projection (A).

4.	Remove the front bumper lower mounting clips.

5.	Disconnect the fog lamp connectors (A).

6.	Remove the front bumper.

Installation is the reverse of removal.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

•	Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.

Front Bumper Components and Components Location

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Rear Bumper Components and Components Location

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