Kia Forte: Lighting System / Rear Combination Lamp

Kia Forte 2019-2023 (BD) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Lighting System / Rear Combination Lamp

Repair procedures
Removal

Rear Combination Lamp (Outside)

[4DR]
1.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.

Remove the cover (A).

3.

Loosen the nuts and disconnect the connector (A).

4.

Remove the rear combination lamp (A).

[5DR]
1.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.

Remove the rear combination lamp (A) after loosening the screws.

3.

Remove the rubber cap (A).

4.

Remove the rear combination lamp (A) after disconnecting the connector (B).

Rear Combination Lamp (Inside)

[4DR]
1.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.

Remove the trunk lid trim.

(Refer to Body - "Trunk Lid Trim")

3.

Loosen the nuts and disconnect the connector (A).

4.

Remove the rear combination lamp (A).

[5DR]
1.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.

Remove the cover (A).

3.

Remove the rear combination lamp (A) by loosening the nuts after disconnecting the connector (B).

Installation
1.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Replacement

Outside Rear Combination Lamp Bulb

1.

Remove the outside rear combination lamp.

2.

Remove the bulb (B) by rotating the socket (A) in the clockwise.

3.

Install in the reverse of the removal.

Inside Rear Combination Lamp Bulb

1.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.

Remove the trunk lid trim.

(Refer to Body - "Trunk Lid Trim")

3.

Remove the bulb (B) by rotating the socket (A) in the clockwise.

4.

Install in the reverse of the removal.

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