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Radiator Grille Replacement

CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • 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 cover and other parts.
  1. Remove the front bumper cover.
  2. Loosen the radiator grill mounting screws.
  3. Unlock the lock pins (B) by pushing it up with a screwdriver or remover and then remove the radiator grill (A).
    Fig 1: Locking Pins & Radiator Grill
    G00547649Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:

    Replace any damaged clips.