Kia Optima: Light bulbs / Headlamp (Low beam) bulb replacement
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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 tabs on the bulb-socket align with the slots on the headlamp
assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new bulb into the bulbsocket.
6. Install the bulb-socket 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.
7. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
Headlamp bulb
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WARNING - Halogen bulbs
Handle halogen bulbs with care.
- Halogen bulbs contain pressurized gas that will produce flying pieces
of glass if broken.
- Always handle them carefully, and avoid scratches and abrasions. If the
bulbs are lit, avoid contact with liquids. Never touch the glass with bare hands.
Residual oil may cause the bulb to overheat and burst when lit. A bulb should
be operated only when installed in a headlamp.
- If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediately and carefully
dispose of it.
- Wear eye protection when changing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool down
before handling it.
Light bulb position (Rear)
■ Rear combination lamp - Type A
■ Rear combination lamp - Type B
■ Rear combination lamp - Type C
■ License plate lamp
■ High mounted stop lamp
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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 turni ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Pull down the front door window glass to the lowest level by pressing
the power window glass switch.
2.
Remove the front door belt outside weatherstrip (A).
3.
To install, re ...
■ Front seat
The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. With
the ignition switch in the ON position, push either of the switches to warm the
driver's seat or the front passenger's seat.
During mild weather or under conditions where the operation of the seat wa ...