How to remove front and rear bumper Kia Niro (2017-2022)

Kia Niro I (DE) (2017-2022)

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

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood, unscrew the four screws (spun down) that secure the top of the bumper.

-take out eight caps (inserted from the bottom up) that secure the lower part of the bumper (fender liner and engine protection).

-turn the wheels to the side.

-wheel arches take out four pistons on each side and release the fender liner (front).

-unscrew one screw on each side that attach 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 behind the wires and hoses).

-disconnect electrical connectors.

- (if any) disconnect the headlight washer hoses (liquid may leak).

Rear bumper

-Open the trunk lid.

-remove the pads near the rear lights (hold on latches).

-under the trim, unscrew two screws on each side and remove the taillights.

-in the opening of the rear lights, unscrew two screws on each side.

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

-Unscrew one screw on each side that attach the corners of the bumper to the wings.

-from the bottom, take out the caps and unscrew the nuts, remove the protection.

-from the back of the bumper, unscrew the four bolts that secure the amplifier to the body.

-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.