Kia Optima: Center High-Mounted Stoplight Bulb Replacement
1. Remove the cover and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from
the housing.
2. Push the bulb in, then rotate it one- quarter turn counterclockwise and remove
the bulb from the socket.
3. Insert a new bulb in the socket, then push the bulb in and rotate it one- quarter
turn clockwise.
4. Re-install the bulb socket into the cover and rotate it one-quarter turn clockwise
to lock the socket in place.
5. Re-install the cover.
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement
Trunk Room Light Bulb ReplacementInspection
1.
Check the rear stabilizer bar
for deformation.
2.
Check the rear stabilizer link
ball joint for damage.
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the auto light sensor
(A) from crash pad upper side by using screw (-) driver.
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