Kia Optima 2017, Owner'S Manual, Page: 693 / 776

Headlamp (Low beam) bulb
replacement
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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
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp as‐
sembly.
4. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket
by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it in‐
to the bulb-socket.
6. Install the bulb-socket in the head‐
lamp assembly by aligning the tabs
on the bulb-socket with the slots in
the headlamp assembly. Push the
bulb-socket into the headlamp as‐
sembly and turn the bulb-socket
clockwise.
7. Install the headlamp bulb cover by
turning it clockwise.
Headlamp bulb
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WARNING
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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 chang‐
ing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool
down before handling it.
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Maintenance