Kia Sportage: Front Bumper / Front Bumper Cover Repair procedures
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Loosen the radiator upper cover mounting bolts and clips.

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Remove the engine under cover (A).

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Disconnect the side after loosening the front bumper sides screws and
clips.
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Remove the front bumper by lifting up and pulling out the side
of the front bumper.
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Disconnect the front bumper main connector (A).

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Remove the front bumper cover (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the connector is connected properly.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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Component Location
1. Front bumper cover
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Component Location
1. Radiator grill
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Other information:
Component Location
1. Cowl side trim
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Replacement
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Open the cover (A) and loosen the front seat mounting bolts (B).
Tightening torque :
44.1 - 58.8 N·m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf·m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb·ft)
[Front]
[Rear]
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