Kia Optima: Front Bumper / Front Bumper Assembly

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Front Bumper / Front Bumper Assembly

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Front bumper assembly

Repair procedures

Replacement

•	When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

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

•	Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

1.	Remove the air duct (A).

2.	Loosen the radiator upper cover mounting clips.

3.	Loosen the front bumper lower clips.

Loosen the pin-type retainers and screws on the side of front bumper, detach the side part of front bumper.

When you pull out the front bumper, the side part of the front bumper could be damaged by the projection.

5.	Remove the front bumper assembly (A).

6.	Press the lock pin and separate the front bumper main connector (A). [LH] [RH]

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	Make sure the connector is connected in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

Front Bumper

Components and components location Components 1. Front bumper assembly 2. Front bumper beam assembly 3. Front bumper side bracket [LH] 4. Front bumper si ...

Radiator Grill

Components and components location Component Location 1. Radiator grill Repair procedures Replacement & ...

Other information:

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Self-diagnosis

If you don’t hear an audible warning sound or if the buzzer sounds intermittently when shifting the gear to the R (Reverse) position, this may indicate a malfunction in the parking distance warning-reverse. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as poss ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Limp home (override) procedure

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON position, if the immobilizer indicator () goes off after blinking 5 times, your transponder equipped in the ignition key is out of order. You cannot start the engine without the limp home procedure. To start the engine, you have to input your passwor ...