Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Fender Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
Done 0 of 6

Replacement
  • Be careful not to damage the fender and body.
  • When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
  1. Remove the front bumper. (Refer to BD group - "Front Bumper")
  2. Loosen the fender splash shield screws.
  3. Loosen the mounting screws and clips, then remove the side sill molding (A).
  4. Loosen the mounting screw and bolt, then remove the front bumper side mounting bracket (A).
  5. Remove the fender mounting bolts, then remove the fender (A).
  6. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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