Kia Forte: Rear Bumper / Rear Bumper beam Assembly
Components and components location
[4 Door]

1. Rear bumper beam assembly
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[5 Door]

1. Rear bumper beam assembly
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Repair procedures
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap
protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal
tool not to damage the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the rear bumper assembly.
(Refer to Rear Bumper - "Rear Bumper assembly")
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Disconnect the rear bumper beam mounting wiring harness (A).
[4 Door]

[5 Door]

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Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the smart key antenna (A).

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After loosening the mounting screws, remove the rear bumper beam assembly
(A).
[4 Door]

[5 Door]

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).
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Components and components location
Component Location
[4 Door]
1. Rear bumper assembly
[5 Door]
1. Rear bumper assembly
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Components and components location
Components
1. Front seat headrest
2. Front seat headrest guide
3. Front seat back board
4. Front seat SAB module
5. Front ...
Other information:
Schematic diagrams
Connector and Terminal function
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad center lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Center Lower Panel" ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Cooling fan
2. Fan motor
3. Cooling fan shroud
4. Cooling fan controller (PWM)
Description and operation
Description
The cooling fan operates in 2 stages (HIGH/LOW). The engine con ...