Kia Forte: Radiator Grill Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related
parts, to prevent damage.
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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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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Cover")
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Disconnect the front ultra sensor connector (A) and front bumper
mounting wiring harness (B).

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Detach the clips (A), then remove the front bumper energy absorber
(B).

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Loosen the radiator grill mounting screws.
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Unlock the lock pins (B) by pushing it up with a screwdriver or
remover and then remove the radiator grill (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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(5Door, 2Door)
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related
parts, to prevent damage.
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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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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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1. |
Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Cover")
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2. |
Loosen the radiator grill mounting screws.
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3. |
Unlock the lock pins (B) by pushing it up with a screwdriver or
remover and then remove the radiator grill (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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(4Door)
1. Radiator grill
(5Door, 2Door)
1. Radiator grill
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See also:
Input Speed Sensor Inspection
1.
Check signal waveform of Input & output speed sensor using the
GDS.
Specification:
Refer to "Signal Wave Form" section.
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Brake Booster Operating Test
For simple checking of the brake booster operation, carry out the following
tests.
1.
Run the engine for one or two minutes, and then stop it. If the
pedal depresses ...
Removal
1.
Turm ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery
cable.
2.
Remove the battery (A) and ECM (B).
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