Kia Forte: Light bulbs / Stop and tail lamp/side marker (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type A)
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Open the service cover.
3. Remove the nuts from the vehicle.
4. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the body of the vehicle.
5. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the socket. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
7. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place.
8. 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.
9. Install the rear combination lamp assembly to the body of the vehicle.
10. Install the service cover.
Side repeater lamp (Bulb type)
bulb replacement
1. Remove the lamp assembly from
the vehicle by prying the lens and
pulling the assembly out.
2. Disconnect the bulb electrical connector.
3. Separate the socket and the lens
parts by turnin ...
Tail lamp (inside) (Bulb type)
bulb replacement (Rear combination
lamp Type A)
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Loosen the retaining screw of the
trunk lid cover. Remove the trim
mounting clip and take off the
cover.
3. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the ...
Other information:
Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owners Manual: Defroster
CAUTION - Conductors To prevent damage to the conductors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the window. If you want to defrost and defog the front windshield, refer to “Windshield defrosting ...
Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owners Manual: To convert to cruise control mode
The driver may choose to only use the cruise control mode (speed control function) by doing as follows: 1. Turn the smart cruise control system on (the cruise indicator light will be on but the system will not be activated). 2. Push the distance to distance switch for more than 2 s ...
