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Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Rear Bumper Replacement

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  1. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the rear combination lamp (A).
  2. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector (A).
  3. Loosen the upper rear bumper mounting clips and screw.
  4. Loosen the lower rear bumper mounting clips.
  5. Loosen the mounting bolts.
  6. Disconnect the rear bumper main connector (A).
  7. Loosen the mounting screws and clip, then remove the rear splash guard (A).
  8. After loosening the mounting screw and clip on the rear bumper side, disconnect the sides.
  9. Remove the rear bumper assembly (C).
    1. Hold the upper (A) and lower (B) parts of the rear bumper by hand.
    2. Press down on the lower part of the bumper and pull the upper part in the direction indicated by the arrows (1).
    3. Release the other clips in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) by pulling the bumper rearward and rocking it up and down.
    [LH]
    [RH]
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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