Side Repeater Light Replacement

If the bulb does not work, we recommend having the vehicle checked at an authorized Kia dealer service center.

Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement

(1) Stop lamp and tail lamp
(2) Tail lamp
(3) Rear turn signal lamp
(4) Tail lamp
(5) Rear side marker lamp
(6) Stop lamp

Outside Lamp

1. Open the tailgate.

2. Loosen the screws securing the lamp assembly using a Phillips screwdriver.

3. Remove the rear combination lamp from the vehicle body.

4. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning it counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the grooves in the assembly.

5. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and turning it counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the socket. Pull the bulb out of the socket.

6. Insert the new bulb into the socket and turn it until it locks in place.

7. Install the socket into the assembly, aligning the socket protrusions with the assembly grooves.

Insert the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.

8. Install the headlamp assembly on the vehicle body.

* If your vehicle is equipped with LED stop lamps and tail lamps, replace the assemblies with LED assemblies. Contact an authorized Kia dealer.

Type B (stop lamp and tail lamp)

If the bulb does not work, have the vehicle checked at an authorized Kia dealer service center.

Interior Lamp

1. Open the tailgate.

2. Remove the service cover.

3. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the protrusions on the socket align with the slots in the assembly.

4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and turning it counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the socket. Pull the bulb out of the socket.

5. Insert a new bulb by pushing it into the socket and turning it until it locks into place.

6. Install the socket into the assembly by aligning the protrusions on the socket with the slots in the assembly.

Insert the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.

7. Install the service cover by inserting it into the service hole.

High-Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement

Enter

1. Open the tailgate.

2. Remove the center cover of the rear upper trim.

3. Remove the mounting bolts.

4. Disconnect the connector.

5. Replace the assembly with a new LED unit.

6. Reconnect the connector.

7. Install the mounting bolts and nuts and tighten them.

8. Reinstall the center cover of the rear upper trim.

Type B (with spoiler)

1. Open the tailgate.

2. Carefully remove the center trim cover of the tailgate.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

4. Loosen the lock nuts and remove the spoiler.

5. Remove the upper stop lamp assembly after loosening the screws.

6. Install the new light assembly in the reverse order of removal.

License Plate Light Bulb Replacement

1. Loosen the lens mounting screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

2. Remove the lens.

3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.

4. Install a new bulb.

5. Securely install the lens using the mounting screws.

Interior Lamp Bulb Replacement

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, carefully pry the lens from the interior light housing.

2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.

WARNING

Before working on the interior lights, make sure the OFF button is pressed to prevent burning your fingers or receiving an electric shock.

3. Install a new bulb into the socket.

4. Align the tabs of the lens with the recesses in the interior lamp housing and snap the lens into place.

CAUTION

Be careful not to contaminate or damage the lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.