Kia Picanto (JA): Rear Bumper / Rear Bumper Assembly

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Rear Bumper / Rear Bumper Assembly

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Rear bumper cover

Repair procedures

Replacement

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Separate the rear combination lamp (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

2.	Disconnect the watherproof seal (A).

3.	Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector (A).

4.	Loosen the rear bumper upper mounting fastener.

5.	Remove the rear bumper side after loosening the mounting screws.

6.	Detach the rubber hangers (A) from the muffler (B).

7.	Loosen the rear bumper lower mounting bolts. [LH] [RH]

8.	Disconnect the rear bumper wiring connector (A).

9.	Remove the rear bumper assembly (A).

10.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure that the connector is plugged in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

❮Rear Bumper

Components and components location Components 11. Rear bumper cover assembly 2. Rear bumper beam 3. Rear bumper side mounting bracket [LH]

Rear Bumper beam Assembly❯

Components and components location Component Location 1. Rear bumper beam assembly Repair procedures Replacement Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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