Kia Optima: Light bulbs / Stop and tail lamp bulb replacement

1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Open the service cover.

3. Remove the nuts from the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.


5. Remove the rear combination lamp 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 the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counterclockwise
until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the socket. Pull the bulb out
of the socket.
8. Insert a new bulb into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place.
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 assembly to the body of the vehicle.
11. Install the service cover by putting it into the service hole.
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Open the service cover.
3. Remove the nuts from the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.
5. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from ...
If the stop and tail lamp (LED) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.
The LED lamp cannot be replaced as a single component because it is an integrated
unit. ...
Other information:
The SRS is virtually maintenancefree and so there are no parts you can safely
service by yourself. If the SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate, or continuously
remains on, have your vehicle immediately inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Any work on the SRS system, such as removing, ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, wrap
it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts,
to prevent damage.
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