Kia Forte: Light bulbs / 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 socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
4. 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.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
6. 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.
7. Install the trunk lid cover.
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 f ...
If the stop and tail lamp (LED) (1,2,3)
does not operate, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
The LED lamp cannot be replaced
as a single component because it is
an integr ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Inspection
Battery Voltage and Status
Check the battery voltage and status using the battery tester.
Battery Terminal
1.
Move back and forth to check that the battery terminals (A) are loose
or corroded.If the terminals are corroded, clean them ...
Jack and tools
The jack and wheel lug nut wrench
are stored in the luggage compartment.
Remove the panel indicated in the
illustration.
(1) Jack handle
(2) Jack
(3) Wheel lug nut wrench
Jacking instructions
The jack is provided for emergency
tire changing only.
To prevent the jack ...