Kia Optima DL3: Lighting System / High Mounted Stop Lamp

Repair procedures

Removal
1.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

2.

Remove the roof trim assembly.

(Refer to Body - "Roof Trim Assembly")

3.

Disconnect the high mounted stop lamp connector (A).

4.

Remove the high mounted stop lamp (A) by loosening the mounting bolts.

  

Replace any damaged clip.

Installation
1.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

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