Kia Forte: Front Bumper / Front Bumper Assembly

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Front Bumper / Front Bumper Assembly

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Front bumper assembly

Repair procedures

Replacement

•	Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

•	When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Loosen the bolts of the front bumper upper.

2.	Loosen the front bumper lower mounting clips.

After loosening the pin - type retainers and screws on the side of front bumper assembly detach the side part of front bumper assembly.

When you pull out the front bumper assembly, the side part of the front bumper assembly could be damaged by the projection.

4.	Disconnect the front bumper connector (A).

5.	Remove the front bumper assembly (A).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).

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