Kia Optima: Front Bumper / Front Bumper Assembly
Components and components location

Repair procedures
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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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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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Remove the air duct (A).

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Loosen the radiator upper cover mounting clips.

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Loosen the front bumper lower clips.

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Loosen the pin-type retainers and screws on the side of front bumper,
detach the side part of front bumper.
When you pull out the front bumper, the side part of the front
bumper could be damaged by the projection.
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Remove the front bumper assembly (A).

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Press the lock pin and separate the front bumper main connector (A).
[LH]

[RH]

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the connector is connected in properly.
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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Components and components location
Components
1. Front bumper assembly
2. Front bumper beam assembly
3. Front bumper side bracket
[LH]
4. Front bumper si ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Radiator grill
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Other information:
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
MDPS power pack assembly failure can be quickly diagnosed using the vehicle
diagnostic system (KDS).
(1)
Self-diagnosis: Checking failure and providing DTC code.
(2)
Curre ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear window glass
2. Rear window glass molding
Repair procedures
Removal
Put on gloves to prevent hand injur ...