KIA Niro: Replacing headlamp (Low beam/High beam) (Bulb type)

Operation

1. Before turning off the vehicle, operate the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the lamp to be replaced to steer the tires toward the inside of the vehicle body.

• When replacing the right headlamp: operate to the left
• When replacing the left headlamp: operate to the right

2. Turn off vehicle and disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
3. Remove the wheel guard fasteners using a tool and then remove the wheel guard.

4. Remove the socket from the assembly (1) by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly

5. 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.
6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place
7. 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
8. Connect the negative terminal from the battery.

Replacing front turn signal lamp (Bulb type)

Operation

1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
2. Remove the socket from the assembly (1) by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
3. 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.
4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place.
5. 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.
6. Connect the negative terminal from the battery.

Replacing rear turn signal lamp, backup lamp (Bulb type)

If the rear turn signal lamp or backup lamp does not operate, have your vehicle checked by a professional workshop.

Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

A skilled technician should check or repair the lamps, for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.

Replacing rear turn signal lamp, backup lamp (Bulb type) (Kia NIRO Hybrid)

Operation

1. Open the tailgate.
2. Open the service cover.
3. Loosen the light assembly retaining screws with a cross-tip screw driver.
4. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the body of the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.
6. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.

1) Rear turn signal lamp bulb

2) Backup lamp

7. 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.
8. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place.
9. 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.
10. Install the rear combination lamp assembly to the body of the vehicle.
11. Install the service cover.

Replacing side repeater lamp (Bulb type)

Operation

1. Turn off vehicle and disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
2. Using a screwdriver, gently pry the lamp assembly
3. Separate the socket and the lens parts by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the lens part.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
5. Install a new bulb in the socket.
6. Install the lamp assembly.

CAUTION

Be careful not to dirty or damage the lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.

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