Kia Sportage: Front Bumper / Front Bumper Cover Repair procedures
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Loosen the radiator upper cover mounting bolts and clips.
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Remove the engine under cover (A).
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Disconnect the side after loosening the front bumper sides screws and
clips.
Remove the front bumper by lifting up and pulling out the side
of the front bumper.
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Disconnect the front bumper main connector (A).
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Remove the front bumper cover (A).
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the connector is connected properly.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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Component Location
1. Front bumper cover
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Component Location
1. Radiator grill
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Other information:
Removal
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the engine cover.
3.
Disconnect the ignition coil connector (A).
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Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
3.
Remove the shift lever knob (A).
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