Kia Sportage: Front Bumper | Rear Bumper
Components and Components Location
Components
![](images/books/1921/6/index%201.png)
- Front bumper cover
- Front bumper side bracket [LH]
- Front bumper side bracket [RH]
Repair procedures
Replacement
CAUTION
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trip pieces to without marring the surface.
- Take care not bend or scratch the cover and other parts.
1. Loosen the radiator upper cover (A) mounting clips and bolts.
![2. Remove the under cover (A) mounting clips.](images/books/1921/6/index%202.png)
2. Remove the under cover (A) mounting clips.
![3. After loosening the front bumper side's mounting screw, then disconnect](images/books/1921/6/index%203.png)
3. After loosening the front bumper side's mounting screw, then disconnect the side's.
![4. Disconnect the fog lamp (A), turn signal lamp (B), front sensor (C).](images/books/1921/6/index%204.png)
4. Disconnect the fog lamp (A), turn signal lamp (B), front sensor (C).
5. Remove the front bumper.
[LH]
![[RH]](images/books/1921/6/index%205.png)
[RH]
![6. Installation is the reverse of removal.](images/books/1921/6/index%206.png)
6. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
- Replace any damage clips.
Rear Bumper
Components and Components Location
Components
![](images/books/1921/6/index%207.png)
- Front bumper cover
- Front bumper side bracket [RH]
- Front bumper side bracket [LH]
Repair procedures
Replacement
CAUTION
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trip pieces to without marring the surface.
- Take care not bend or scratch the cover and other parts.
1. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the rear combination lamp (A).
2. Push the lock pin, disconnect the connector (B).
![3. After loosening the rear bumper side's mounting screws and clip, then](images/books/1921/6/index%208.png)
3. After loosening the rear bumper side's mounting screws and clip, then disconnect the side's.
![4. Loosen the mounting bolts.](images/books/1921/6/index%209.png)
4. Loosen the mounting bolts.
![5. After loosening the mounting screws and clip, then remove the rear bumper](images/books/1921/6/index%2010.png)
5. After loosening the mounting screws and clip, then remove the rear bumper (A).
![6. Push the lock pin, disconnect the rear bumper main connector (A).](images/books/1921/6/index%2011.png)
6. Push the lock pin, disconnect the rear bumper main connector (A).
![7. Installation is the reverse of removal.](images/books/1921/6/index%2012.png)
7. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
- Replace any damage clips.
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Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlamps or interior lights were left
on while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
If the battery g