Kia Optima: Body (Interior and Exterior) / Fender
Components and components location
| Component Location |
| 1. Fender assembly |
Repair procedures
| Replacement |
|
| 1. |
Remove the front bumper assembly. (Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Assembly") |
| 2. |
Remove the head lamps. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Headlamps") |
| 3. |
Remove the side seal molding. (Refer to Body Side Molding - "Side Sill Molding") |
| 4. |
Remove the front wheel guard. (Refer to Body Side Molding - "Front Wheel Guard") |
| 5. |
Loosen the mounting screws and remove the front bumper side mounting bracket (A).
|
| 6. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the fender panel (A).
|
| 7. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
|
Body (Interior and Exterior)
Service data
Service Data
Items
Specification
Hood
Type
Rear hinged, gas lifter type
Front Door
...
Hood
Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving
it up and down or from side to side and tighten the bolt.
...
Other information:
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