Kia Optima 2017 - Stop and Tail Lamp Bulb Replacement

6. Remove the socket from the as‐
sembly by turning the socket coun‐
terclockwise until the tabs on the
socket align with the slots on the
assembly.
7. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
8. Insert a new bulb by inserting it in‐
to the socket and rotating it until it
locks into place.
9. 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.
10. Install the rear combination lamp
assembly to the body of the vehi‐
cle.
11. Install the service cover by putting
it into the service hole.
Stop and tail lamp bulb
replacement (Sedan)
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1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Open the service cover.
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3. Remove the nuts from the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the rear combination
lamp connector.
Maintenance
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