Replacing rear lamp assembly bulbs

1. 1
   Rear turn signal lamp
2. 2
   Rear brake lights and tail lights
3. 3
   Rear fog light (Left side) (if equipped)
4. 4
   Rear fog light (Right side)

Rear brake and tail lights (LED type) (if equipped) If the light (LED) does not work, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Rear turn signal/Rear brake and tail lights

1. 1
   Open the tailgate.
2. 2
   Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove the rear lamp assembly.
3. 3
   Remove the bulb holder from the lamp unit by turning it counterclockwise until the tabs of the bulb holder align with the notches of the lamp unit.

   

4. 4
   Remove the bulb from the bulb holder by pressing and turning the bulb counterclockwise until its tabs align with the notches of the bulb holder. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
5. 5
   Insert a new bulb into the bulb holder by turning it until it locks in place.
6. 6
   Install the bulb holder on the lamp unit by aligning its tabs with the notches of the unit. Insert the bulb holder into the unit and turn it clockwise.
7. 7
   Install the lamp unit on the vehicle body.

Reverse light/Rear fog lights (if equipped)

1. 1
   Remove the lower cover by turning the screws.
2. 2
   Reach your hand in from the back of the rear bumper.
3. 3
   Disconnect the power connector.
4. 4
   Remove the bulb holder from the housing by turning it counterclockwise until the tabs of the bulb holder align with the slots of the housing.
5. 5
   Install the new bulb holder in the housing by aligning its tabs with the slots of the housing.

Insert the bulb holder into the housing and turn it clockwise.