Kia Forte: Rear Bumper Beam Assembly 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 rear bumper cover.
(Refer to Rear Bumper - "Rear Bumper Cover")
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Disconnect the rear bumper beam mounting wiring harness (A).
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After loosening the mounting clips, then remove the rear bumper
beam assembly (B).
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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)
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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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1. |
Remove the rear bumper cover.
(Refer to Rear Bumper - "Rear Bumper Cover")
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Remove the mounting clips, then remove the rear bumper beam assembly
(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, 2Door)
1. Rear bumper beam assembly
(5Door)
1. Rear bumper beam assembly
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See also:
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
Band installer
09495-3K000
Installation of ear type boot band
Puller
09495-33000 ...
Tightening Torques
Item
N.m
kgf.m
lb-ft
Ignition coil installation bolt
9.8 ~ 11.8
1.0 ~ 1.2
7.2 ~ 8.7
Spark plug installation
14.7 ~ 24. ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three
minutes before beginning work.
2.
Remove the front passenger seat ass ...
Rear Bumper Beam Assembly Component Location
Front Seat