Kia Sportage IV QL (2016-2022)

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood, take out the four pistons and unscrew the two screws (twisted and inserted from top to bottom) that secure the upper part of the bumper (pad).

-at the bottom of the bumper, unscrew the six screws (spun up) that secure the protection and fender liner.

-turn the wheels to the side.

-wheel arches take out four pistons on each side that secure the fender liner.

-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).

-we release the clips under the hood (you need to lift the trim).

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

-disconnect electrical connectors.

front bumper attachment points Kia Sportage IV QL (2016-2022)

Front bumper mounting scheme Kia Sportage IV QL (2016-2022)

 

Rear bumper

⇒Tips for removing bumpers and how to avoid breaking anything..⇐

The bumper is removed together with the metal amplifier.

-open the trunk lid.

-near the rear lights, remove the pads (hold on latches, you need to pry with a screwdriver).

-under the overlays, unscrew two screws on each side and remove the rear lights (hold on the latches, pull towards you).

-under the rear lights take out two pistons on each side.

-in the wheel wells, unscrew the three 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, unscrew the screws and remove the shields in the sides of the bumper.

-behind the shields, 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.

rear bumper attachment points Kia Sportage IV QL (2016-2022)

rear bumper attachment points Kia Sportage IV QL (2016-2022)

Kia Sportage IV QL (2016-2022) rear light mounting diagram

Rear bumper mounting scheme Kia Sportage IV QL (2016-2022)

 

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