Kia Optima: Light bulbs / Headlamp (High beam) bulb replacement

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the headlamp bulb socket-connector.
4. Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the bulb-socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb-socket align with the slots on the headlamp
assembly.
5. Install a new bulb-socket assembly in the headlamp assembly by aligning the
tabs on the bulb-socket with the slots in the headlamp assembly. Push the bulb-socket
into the headlamp assembly and turn the bulb-socket clockwise.
6. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the bulb-socket
counterclockwise until the tab ...
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement
If the front turn signal lamp (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
Position lamp / Day time running lamp (LED type) ...
Other information:
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, first
turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around your front wheels.
Then, shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and any forward gear in vehicles
equipped with an Automatic transmission. Do not ra ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Cowl cross bar assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
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When removing with a flat- ...