Kia Optima: Removal - Head Lamps. Repair procedures - Lighting System - Body Electrical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Removal

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the front bumper.

(Refer to the BD group - "Front bumper")

3. Loosening the head lamp mounting bolts (A) (2EA) and disconnect the head lamp connector (B).

Then, remove the head lamp assembly (C).

- Take care not to scratch the head lamp lens or fender.

Take care that holding clip (A) is not to be damaged.

4. In case of HID type, disconnect the head lamp leveling actuator connector (A).

5. Remove the dust caps from the head lamp assembly after turning in the counter clock-wise direction.

A : Head Lamp (High) Cap

B : Head Lamp (Low) Cap


Inspection
1. Check-points upon head lamp failure (HID) (1) Check the battery voltage. (Low beam will be on when the battery voltage above 9V.) (2) ...

Installation
1. Install the head lamp bulbs. 2. Connect the connectors. 3. Install the head lamp bolts (2EA). 4. Connect the negative (-) battery termi ...

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