Kia Optima: Replacement
Head Lamp (Low)
| 1. |
Turn the head lamp switch off. |
| 2. |
Disconnect the power connector
from the lamp. |
| 3. |
Remove the head lamp (Low) cap. |
| 4. |
Disconnect the connector (A). |
| 5. |
Turn the bulb and socket (A)
counter clockwise to remove the turn signal bulb.
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| 6. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal. |
Head Lamp (Low)
| 1. |
Turn the head lamp switch off. |
| 2. |
Disconnect the power connector
from the lamp. |
| 3. |
Remove the head lamp (Low) cap. |
| 4. |
Remove the clip (B) and ignitor
connector (A) from the lamp assembly.
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| 5. |
Remove the head lamp (Low) ignitor. |
| 6. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Turn the head lamp switch off to avoid high voltage Be careful
not to damage the bulb and use genuine bulbs only
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Do not apply
excessive force and fit it correctly. |
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Confirm the bulb
locking |
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Ballast
| 1. |
Turn the head lamp switch off. |
| 2. |
Remove the head lamp assembly. |
| 3. |
Disconnect the power connector
from the lamp. |
| 4. |
Remove the ballast (A) after
removing the screws (3EA) and connector.
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Be careful not to be damaged when disconnecting the ballast connector. |
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| 5. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Turn the head
lamp switch off to avoid high voltage. |
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HID lamp shall
not be used on other cars.(Fire may occur.) |
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Fire may occur
when HID lamp initially lights due to the fact that arc-discharge
generates high voltage (max. 20,000V) and high current (12-13A),
and are different from the halogen lamp specification. |
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Install the dust
cover after confirming the locking state between bulb and
bulb holder. |
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When testing
the HID head lamp, turn the power on or off with switch
between power supply and lamp because of high voltage. |
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Do not operate
the head lamp switch with the bulb not installed, because
it generates spark momently. |
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Head lamp(High) bulb
| 1. |
Turn the head lamp power off. |
| 2. |
Disconnect the power connector
from the lamp. |
| 3. |
Remove the head lamp (High) cap. |
| 4. |
Remove the connector (A) and
fixing clip (B).
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| 5. |
Remove the head lamp (High) bulb. |
| 6. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal. |
Side Marker Lamp
| 1. |
Turn the head lamp power off. |
| 2. |
Remove the lamp assembly. |
| 3. |
Turn the bulb socket (A) counterclockwise
to remove the bulb (B).
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| 4. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal. |
<Mechanical aiming>
The head lamps should be aimed with the proper beam-setting equipment, and in accordance
with the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
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See also:
Lighting Control
The light switch has a Headlight and a Parklight position.
To turn the lights on, twist the knob on the end of the control lever.
Parklight position ()
When the light switch is in the parklight p ...
Inspection
1.
Check the hub for cracks and
the splines for wear.
2.
Check the brake disc for scoring
and damage.
3.
Check the rear axle carrier for
cracks.
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Inspection
1.
Measure the output voltage between
the terminal of the wheel speed sensor and the body ground.
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Head Lamp Aiming Instructions