Kia Carens: Front Bumper / Radiator Grill Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Front Bumper / Radiator Grill Repair procedures

Replacement

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Cover")

2.	After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the radiator upper cover (A).

3.	Loosen the radiator grill mounting screws.

4.	Unlock the lock pins (B) by pushing it up with a screwdriver or remover and then remove the radiator grill (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Radiator Grill Components and components location

Component Location 1. Radiator grill ...

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