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Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Bumper / Front Bumper: Repair procedures

Replacement
   
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trip pieces to without marring the surface.
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Take care not bend or scratch the cover and other parts.
1.
Loosen the radiator upper cover (A) mounting clips and bolts.

2.
Remove the under cover (A) mounting clips.

3.
After loosening the front bumper side’s mounting screw, then disconnect the side’s.
   
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When you pull out the front bumper, the front bumper could be damaged by the projection (A).

4.
Disconnect the fog lamp (A), turn signal lamp (B), front sensor (C).
5.
Remove the front bumper.
[LH]

[RH]

6.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
   
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Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
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Replace any damage clips.
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