KIA Cerato (Spectra, Sephia) I LD (2003-2008)

Depending on the year of manufacture, the attachment points may vary slightly.

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood take out the caps that secure the trim over the grille.

-under the trim, Unscrew the two screws.

-at the bottom, take out ten caps (inserted from the bottom up).

-turn the wheels to the side.

-in the wheel arches, we release the fender liner (front).

-for the fender liner, unscrew one screw on each side (spun up) that secure the corners of the bumper to the wings.

-we release the latch in the wings (pull the corners of the bumper towards you).

-with an assistant, pull the bumper forward (look for the wires).

-disconnect electrical connectors (if any).

front bumper attachment points KIA Cerato (Spectra, Sephia) I LD (2003-2008)

Front bumper mounting scheme KIA Cerato (Spectra, Sephia) I LD (2003-2008)

 

Rear bumper

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-open the trunk lid.

-from the trunk, unscrew the nuts and remove the rear lights.

-under the rear lights take out the four pistons and Unscrew the two screws.

-take out the four pistons in the opening of the trunk.

-at the bottom of the bumper take out the caps and Unscrew the screws.

-in the wheel wells, unscrew the screws that secure the fender liner (rear).

-unscrew one screw on each side that secures the corners of the bumper to the wings (spun up).

-we release the latch in the wings (pull the corners of the bumper towards you).

-with an assistant, pull the bumper back (look for the wires).

-disconnect electrical connectors (if any).

Mounting points for rear bumper KIA Cerato (Spectra, Sephia) I LD (2003-2008)

Mounting scheme rear bumper KIA Cerato (Spectra, Sephia) I LD (2003-2008)

rear light mounting diagram KIA Cerato (2003-2008)

 

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