LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Kia >> 2016 >> Optima SX Limited >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 29 (Lighting System (HEV)) >> Head Lamps >> Repair Procedures >> Replacement >> Head Lamp (Low)

Head Lamp (Low)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Standard 

  1. Turn the head lamp switch off.
  2. Disconnect the power connector from the lamp.
  3. Remove the head lamp (Low) cap.
  4. Disconnect the connector (A).
  5. Turn the bulb and socket (A) counter clockwise to remove the turn signal bulb.
    Fig 1: Turning Bulb And Socket Counter Clockwise
    G11818250Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Installation is the reverse of removal.


HID 

  1. Turn the head lamp switch off.
  2. Disconnect the power connector from the lamp.
  3. Remove the head lamp (Low) cap.
  4. Remove the ignitor fixed clip (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Igniter Fixed Clip
    G11818251Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the ignitor (B) after disconnecting the connector (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Igniter Connector
    G11818252Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    CAUTION: Turn the head lamp switch off to avoid high voltage
    Be careful not to damage the bulb and use genuine bulbs only
    • Do not apply excessive force and fit it correctly.
    • Confirm the bulb locking