Kia Forte: Light bulbs / Headlamp (Low beam) bulb
replacement (Headlamp Type
A,B)

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the headlamp bulb
socket-connector.
4. Remove the bulb-socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp
assembly.
5. Install a new bulb-socket assembly
in the headlamp assembly by
aligning the tabs on the bulb-socket
with the slots in the headlamp
assembly. Push the bulb-socket
into the headlamp assembly and
turn the bulb-socket clockwise.
6. Connect the headlamp bulb socket-
connector.
7. Install the headlamp bulb cover by
turning it clockwise.
Headlamp bulb

WARNING - Halogen
bulbs
- Halogen bulbs contain pressurized
gas that will produce
flying pieces of glass if broken.
- Always handle them carefully,
and avoid scratches and abrasions.
If the bulbs are lit, avoid
contact with liquids. Never
touch the glass with bare
hands. Residual oil may cause
the bulb to overheat and burst
when lit.
A bulb should be operated
only when installed in a headlight.
- If a bulb becomes damaged or
cracked, replace it immediately
and carefully dispose of it.
- Wear eye protection when
changing a bulb. Allow the
bulb to cool down before handling
it.
■ Type A
■ Type B
(1) Side repeater lamp (LED type)
(2) Side repeater lamp (bulb type) ...
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb-socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
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Other information:
Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should
be replaced according to the
Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle
is operated in severely air-polluted
cities or on dusty rough roads for a
long period, it should be inspected
more frequently and replaced earlier.
When you replac ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Inhibitor switch
2. Manual control lever
Specifications
Specification
Item
Specification
Power supply
12 V
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