Back-Up Lamp Replacement

1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the service covers from both sides (driver side and passenger side).


3. Remove the nuts from the rear combination lamp on both sides (driver side and passenger side).
4. Disconnect the connector from the rear combination lamp on both sides (driver side and passenger side).
5. Remove the rear combination lamp from the vehicle body.

6. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning it counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots in the assembly.
7. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing 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.
8. Install the new bulb by inserting it into the socket and turning it clockwise until it locks in place.
9. Install the socket into the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Insert the socket into the assembly and turn it clockwise.
10. Install the rear combination lamp assembly to the vehicle body.
11. Install the service cover by inserting it into the service hole.
Test yourself
A quick Kia Stinger CK quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.