Kia Sorento: Front Bumper Assembly Repair Procedures

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Bumper (Front) / Front Bumper Assembly Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

1.	Disconnect the battery negative ( - ) terminal.

2.	Remove the front bumper clips (A).

Remove the front bumper bolts (A).

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

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4.	Remove the front bumper (A) after removing the clips and screws.

Remove the front bumper assembly (A).

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Clip position :

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6.	Disconnect the front bumper main connector (A).

7.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly

1.	Remove the front bumper energy absorber (A).

2.	Remove the front bumper wiring harness (A).

3.	Remove the radiator grille upper cover (A) after removing the screws.

Remove the radiator grille upper piece (A) after removing the screws.

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Clip position :

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5.	Remove the front bumper reinforcement bracket (A) after removing the screws.

6.	Remove the radiator grille (A) after removing the screws.

Remove the radiator grill molding (A).

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Clip position :

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8.	Remove the front bumper lip clips (A).

Remove the front bumper lip (A).

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Clip position :

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10.	Remove the front air guard (A) after removing the clips.

11.	Remove the fog lamp bracket (A) after removing the screws.

12.

Remove the bumper grille piece (B) after removing the screws and license plate molding (A).

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Clip position :

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13.	Remove the front bumper grille (A) after removing the screws.

14.	Remove the front bumper skid plate and lower cover (A).

15.

Remove the front bumper skid plate (A).

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Clip position :

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16.	Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Components and Components Location

Component 1. Front Bumper Assembly2. Front Bumper Side Bracket 3. Front Bumper Beam4. Front Bumper Stiffener...

Front Bumper Beam Assembly Repair Procedures

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Kia Sorento: Front Bumper Assembly Repair Procedures

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