Maintenance

Replacing the Headlamp (High Beam) Bulb

~1min read

1. Open the hood.

2. Remove the headlight bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.

3. Disconnect the headlight bulb socket connector.

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

5. Install the new bulb socket assembly into the headlamp assembly by aligning the tabs on the bulb socket with the slots in the headlamp assembly. Push the bulb socket into the headlamp and turn the bulb socket clockwise.

6. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Optima DL3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.