Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Rear Bumper Beam Assembly Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 17Maintenance — 17Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 24Restraints — 48Brake System — 37Body (Interior and Exterior) — 207Body Electrical System — 203Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 80Electric Vehicle Battery System — 115
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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Replacement
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts so as not to damage the surface.
  • Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the rear bumper cover. (Refer to Rear Bumper - "Rear Bumper Cover")
  2. Disconnect the bumper antenna connector (A) and the license plate lamp connector (B).
  3. Remove the hinge connector mounting clip (C).
  4. Remove the rear bumper wire harness mounting clips (A).
  5. Remove the mounting clips (B) and the rear bumper beam assembly (C), then loosen the clips.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.

Test yourself

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