Kia Optima: Fender. Repair procedures
Replacement
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Be careful not to damage
the fender and body. |
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When removing the clips,
use a clip remover. |
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| 1. |
Remove the front bumper. (Refer
to the BD group - "Front Bumper")
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| 2. |
Loosen the mud guard mounting
screws.

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| 3. |
After loosening the mounting
screws and clips, then remove the side sill molding (A).

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| 4. |
After loosening the mounting
screw and bolt, then remove the front bumper side mounting bracket (A).

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| 5. |
After loosening the fender mounting
bolts, then remove the fender (A).

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| 6. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal. |
See also:
Head Lamps. Description and Operation
HID Head Lamp
1.
Bulb
(1)
ElementsXenon gas:
Xenon gas activates the initial reaction for rapid illuminating.
Molybdenum electrode: anode arcingMetal halide salts: ...
Measuring Body Dimensions
1.
Basically, all measurements
in this manual are taken with a tracking gauge.
2.
When a measuring tape is
used, check to be sure there is no elongation, twis ...
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If you mount snow tires on your Kia, make sure they are radial tires of the same
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