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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Remove the trunk trim. (Refer
to the BD group - "Trunk Trim")
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Disconnect the connector (B),
and then loosen the rear combination lamp mounting nuts. |
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Remove the rear combination lamp
(A).
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After loosening the rear bumper
side's mounting clips and screw, then disconnect the side's.
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Loosen the trunk inner mounting
bolts.
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Push on hook
in the trunk as below arrow. |
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Loosen the mounting bolts.
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Disconnect the rear bumper main
connector (A).
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After loosening the mounting
screw and clip, then remove the rear bumper cover (A).
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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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See also:
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Recover the refrigerant with
a recovery/charging station.
3.
Disconnect the A/C pressure transduc ...
Description
Body control module receives various input switch signals controlling time and alarm
functions for the intermittent wiper timer, washer timer, rear defogger timer, seat
belts warning, central ...
Jack and tools
The spare tire, jack, jack handle and
wheel lug nut wrench are stored in
the luggage compartment.
Remove the luggage under tray out
of the way to reach the equipment.
(1) Jack handle
(2) ...
Components(2)
