Kia Optima: 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.
Back-up 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) ...
License plate 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 socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the t ...
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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Owner's Manual: Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement
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. The LED lamp has to be replaced with the unit. A skilled technician should check or repair stop an ...
Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Service and Repair Manual: Automatic Transaxle System
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