Kia Optima: Light bulbs / License plate lamp bulb replacement
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Loosen the retaining screw of the trunk lid cover and then remove the cover.
3. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new bulb into the bulbsocket.
6. 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.
7. Install the trunk lid cover.
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Loosen the retaining screw of the trunk lid cover and then remove the cover.
3. Remove the nuts from the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the rear combination lamp (inside) ...
High mounted stop lamp (LED type) bulb replacement
If the high mounted stop lamp (LED) does not operate, have the vehicle checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
The LED lamp cannot be replaced as ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Rear bumper assembly
2. Rear bumper side under cover
3. Rear bumper side bracket [LH]
4. Rear bumper side bracket [RH]
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Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle.
2. Make sure that all doors (and trunk) and engine hood are closed and latched.
3. Lock the doors using the transmitter of the keyless entry system (o ...