Kia Picanto / Morning I (SA) (2004-2010)

Depending on the year of manufacture, the attachment points differ slightly.

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood, unscrew the screws (take out the caps) that secure the upper part of the bumper (radiator grille).

-take out the caps and Unscrew the screws that secure the lower part.

-turn the wheels to the side.

-in the wheel wells, unscrew three screws 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 for the wires).

-disconnect electrical connectors (if any).

front bumper attachment points Kia Picanto / Morning I (SA) (2004-2010)

Front bumper mounting diagram Kia Picanto / Morning I (SA) (2004-2010)

Front bumper mounting diagram Kia Picanto / Morning I (SA) (2004-2010)

 

Rear bumper

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-open the trunk lid.

-unscrew two screws on each side and remove the tail lights.

-in the opening of the rear lights, unscrew one screw (piston, depending on the year of manufacture) on each side.

-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 bottom take out the caps.

-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).

rear bumper attachment points Kia Picanto / Morning I (SA) (2004-2010)

Rear bumper mounting diagram Kia Picanto / Morning I (SA) (2004-2010)

Rear light mounting diagram Kia Picanto / Morning I (SA) (2004-2010)

 

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