Kia Sorento: Front Bumper Beam Assembly Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

Front Bumper Beam

1.	Remove the front bumper assembly. (Refer to Bumper (Front) - "Front Bumper Assembly")

2.	Disconnect the smart key antenna connector (A).

3.	Disconnect the virtual engine sound system connector (A).

4.	Disconnect the front radar connector (A).

5.	Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor connector (A).

Remove the front bumper beam assembly (A) after removing the bolts and nuts.

Specified torque

Bolt : 21.6 - 26.5 N·m (2.2 - 2.7 kgf·m, 15.9 - 19.5 lb·ft)

Nut : 3.9 - 5.9 N·m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf·m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb·ft)

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Bumper (Front) / Front Bumper Beam Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal and Installation illustration

7.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Front Bumper Lower Stiffener

1.	Remove the front bumper assembly. (Refer to Bumper (Front) - "Front Bumper Assembly")

Remove the front bumper lower stiffener (A) after removing the bolts.

Tightening torque :

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

Body (Interior and Exterior) — Bumper (Front) / Front Bumper Beam Assembly / Repair Procedures / Removal and Installation illustration

3.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery negative ( - ) terminal. 2. Remove the front ...

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