KIA Optima IV / K5 JF (2015-2020)

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

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood, unscrew the two screws that secure the air intake.

-take out the six caps that secure the upper part of the bumper (pad).

-on the perimeter of the lower part, unscrew the five screws that secure the protection.

-turn the wheels to the side.

-in the wheel wells take out two pistons and unscrew one screw on each side that secure the fender liner (front).

-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 Optima IV / K5 JF (2015-2020)

Front bumper mounting scheme KIA Optima IV / K5 JF (2015-2020)

 

Rear bumper

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-open the trunk lid.

-in the side panels of the trunk, open the hatches and unscrew four nuts on each side that secure the rear lights.

-remove the rear lights (pull back).

-under the rear lights take out one piston and unscrew one screw on each side.

-raise the trunk floor and remove the rear panel trim (up).

-behind the casing, disconnect the electrical connector and push it out with the wire.

-at the bottom of the bumper take out the caps that secure the side protection.

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

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

-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.

rear bumper attachment points KIA Optima IV / K5 JF (2015-2020)

Mounting scheme for rear light KIA Optima IV / K5 JF (2015-2020)

Rear bumper mounting scheme KIA Optima IV / K5 JF (2015-2020)

 

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