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.
Remove the main crash pad lower
cover (A).
3.
Disconnect the blower resistor
connector ...
Inspection
1.
Check signal waveform of Input
& output speed sensor using the GDS.
Specification: Refer to "Signal
Wave Form" section.
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Removal
1.
Remove the front wheel and tire.
Tightening torque:88.3
~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
2.
Remove the front wheel spee ...