Kia Optima DL3: Light bulbs / Tail lamp bulb replacement

1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Loosen the retaining screw of the trunk lid cover and then remove the cover.

3. Remove the nuts from the vehicle.

4. Disconnect the rear combination lamp (inside) connector.

5. Remove the rear combination lamp (inside) assembly from the body of the vehicle.

6. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.

7. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out.

8. Insert a new bulb into the bulbsocket.

9. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.

10. Install the rear combination lamp (inside) assembly to the body of the vehicle.

11. Install the trunk lid cover.