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Repair procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:
  • Be careful not to damage the fender and body.
  • When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
  1. Remove the front bumper.

    (Refer to the "FRONT BUMPER ")

  2. Loosen the mud guard mounting screws.
    Fig 1: Identifying Mud Guard Mounting Screws
    G08312909Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. After loosening the mounting screws and clips, then remove the side sill molding (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Side Sill Molding
    G08312910Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. After loosening the mounting screw and bolt, then remove the front bumper side mounting bracket (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Bumper Side Mounting Bracket
    G08312911Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. After loosening the fender mounting bolts, then remove the fender (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Fender
    G08312912Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Installation is the reverse of removal.
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