5. Remove the high mounted stop
lamp assembly (A) after loosening
the nuts and washer nozzle (B).
6. Reinstall a new lamp assembly in
the reverse order of removal.
• 2 Door
If the light bulb does not operate,
have your vehicle checked by a pro‐
fessional workshop. Kia recommends
to visit an authorized Kia dealer/serv‐
ice partner. A skilled technician should
check or repair the high mounted
stop light, for it may affect the per‐
formance of the curtain airbags or
damage related interior parts of the
vehicle.
License plate lamp bulb
replacement
1. Remove the cover by pressing it as
direction of the arrows.
2. Remove the socket by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb assembly secure‐
ly with the retaining screws.
Maintenance
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