Kia Forte: Front Bumper Cover Replacement

Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Front Bumper / Front Bumper Cover Replacement

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Loosen the radiator upper cover mounting bolts.

2.	Loosen the front bumper lower mounting clips.

3.	After loosening the front bumper side's mounting screw, then disconnect the side's.

4.	Disconnect the fog lamp connector (A) and front bumper main connector (B). (4Door) [LH] [RH] (5Door, 2Door) [LH] [RH]

5.	Remove the front bumper cover (A). (4Door) (5Door, 2Door)

6.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Front Bumper Cover Component Location

(4Door) 1. Front bumper cover (5Door, 2Door) 1. Front bumper cover ...

Radiator Grill Component Location

(4Door) 1. Radiator grill (5Door, 2Door) 1. Radiator grill ...

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