Kia Optima: Rear Bumper. Repair procedures
Replacement
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Use a plastic panel removal
tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the
surface. |
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Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
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Take care not to bend
or scratch the cover and other parts. |
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1. |
Remove the trunk trim. (Refer
to the BD group - "Trunk Trim")
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2. |
Disconnect the connector (B),
and then loosen the rear combination lamp mounting nuts. |
3. |
Remove the rear combination lamp
(A).

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4. |
After loosening the rear bumper
side's mounting clips and screw, then disconnect the side's.

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5. |
Loosen the trunk inner mounting
bolts.
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Push on hook
in the trunk as below arrow. |
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6. |
Loosen the mounting bolts.

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7. |
Disconnect the rear bumper main
connector (A).

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8. |
After loosening the mounting
screw and clip, then remove the rear bumper cover (A).

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9. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Make sure the
connector is plugged in properly. |
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1. Rear bumper cover
2. Rear reflector
3. Rear bumper lower cover
4. Rear bumper energy absorber
5. Wiring harness
6. Rear bumper beam assembly
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