How to remove front and rear bumper Kia Soul (2014-2019)

Kia Soul II (2014-2019)

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

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood take out two pistons and remove the air intake.

-take out the caps and unscrew the screws (twisted and inserted from top to bottom) that secure the upper part of the bumper (pad).

-at the bottom of the bumper take out ten caps (inserted from the bottom up) that secure the protection and fender liner.

-turn the wheels to the side.

-in the wheel wells, 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.

Rear bumper

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The bumper is removed together with the metal amplifier.

-open the trunk lid.

-in the opening of the trunk, unscrew four screws on each side and remove the rear lights (hold on the latches, pull towards you).

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

-wheel arches take out the caps and 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 side, unscrew two bolts on each side that secure the bumper 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.

How to remove front and rear bumper Kia Soul I (2008-2014)