Maintenance
687
Light bulbs
Back up lamp (Bulb type) bulb
replacement
If the back up lamp (1) does not operate,
have the vehicle checked by an autho
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rized Kia dealer.
License plate lamp (Bulb type)
bulb replacement
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lens cover from lamp housing.
2. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclock
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wise until the tabs on the socket align
with the slots on the assembly.
3. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by
pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into
the bulb-socket.
5. Install the socket in the assembly by
aligning the tabs on the socket with
the slots in the assembly. Push the
socket into the assembly and turn the
socket clockwise.
6. Align the lens cover tabs with the
lamp housing notches and snap the
lens into place.
High mounted stop lamp (bulb
type) bulb replacement
1. Open the liftgate lid.
2. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclock
-
wise until the tabs on the socket align
with the slots on the assembly.
3. Remove the bulb from the socket by
pressing it in and rotating it counter
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clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket. Pull
the bulb out of the socket.
4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into
the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
5. Install the socket in the assembly by
aligning the tabs on the socket with
the slots in the assembly.Push the
socket into the assembly and turn the
socket clockwise.