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Rear Combination Lamp (Inside)

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the trunk trim.

    (Refer to Trunk Trim . )

  3. If the tail lamp bulb should be only replaced without removing lamp assembly, replace the tail lamp bulb (A) after removing the trim cover in the trunk.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Combination Lamp (Inside)
    G11818287Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Back up lamp bulb is removed after removing the rear lamp assembly.
  4. Remove the rear lamp assembly after removing the nuts and connector (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Lamp Assembly Nuts (1 Of 2)
    G11818288Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Lamp Assembly Connector (2 Of 2)
    G11818289Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Replace the back up lamp bulbs (A) by turning the sockets (B) counterclockwise.
Fig 4: Replacing Back Up Lamp Bulbs
G11818290Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.