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Put on gloves to protect your hands. |
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to
prevent damage. |
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface. |
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels. |
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Remove the rear bumper cover.
(Refer to Rear Bumper - "Rear Bumper Cover") |
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Disconnect the bumper antenna connector (A) and license lamp connector (B). |
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Remove the joint connector mounting clip (C). 
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Remove the rear bumper wiring harness mounting clips (A). |
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Remove the mounting clips (B) and the rear bumper beam assembly (C), and then loosen the clips. 
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure that the connectors are plugged in properly. |
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Replace any damaged clips. |
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Component Location
1. Rear bumper beam assembly
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Kia Soul: Rear Bumper Beam Assembly Repair procedures
Rear Bumper Beam Assembly Components and Components Location
Rear Door