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

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

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
Removal
1.
Remove the front seat shield outer cover.
(Refer to Body - "Front Seat Shield Outer Cover")
2.
Remove the power seat control switch (A) by loosening the mounting screws.
Installati ...
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is no higher
than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly. Allow adequate
stopping distance because brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the brakes by g ...