Kia Rio: ear Bumper / Rear Bumper Assembly
Components and components location

Repair procedures
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Separate the rear combination lamp (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

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Disconnect the watherproof seal (A).

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Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector (A).

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Loosen the rear bumper upper mounting fastener.

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Remove the rear bumper side under cover after loosening the mounting
nuts and clips.

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Remove the rear bumper side after loosening the mounting screws.

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Detach the rubber hangers (A) from the muffler (B).

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Loosen the mounting bolts.
[LH]

[RH]

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Remove the rear bumper after disconnecting the rear bumper wiring connector
(A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the connector is connected properly.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Rear bumper cover assembly
2. Rear bumper side bracket assembly [RH]
3. Rear bumper side bracket assembly
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear bumper beam assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Other information:
Position lamp + DRL (LED type) bulb replacement
If the position lamp + DRL (LED) (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single component because it is part of
an integrated unit. The LED lamps have to be replaced with ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear seat cushion assembly
2. Rear seat back assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly (A) after loosening the bolt.
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