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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Replacement
Repair tire after using the Tire Mobility
Kit (TMK)
When the TPMS warning lamp OFF
1.
Remove the TMK repaired tire,
wheel and TPMS sensor.(Refer to "Tire removal&quo ...
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the PCSV connector.
3.
Measure resistance between the PCSV terminals 1 and
2.
4.
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Power Door Lock Actuators. Repair procedures
Inspection
Front Door Lock Actuator Inspection
1.
Remove the front door trim.
(Refer to the BD group - "Front door")
2.
Remove the front door module.
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