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.
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) ...
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 ...
Other information:
Applying the parking brake
To engage the parking brake, first apply the foot brake and then depress the
parking brake pedal down as far as possible.
CAUTION - Parking brake
Driving with the parking brake applied will cause excessive brake pad (or
lining) and brake rotor wear.
Releasing the ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear center seat belt retractor
Repair procedures
Replacement
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When installing th ...