Kia 1864227008 Bulb

Open the trunk, remove the taillight assembly cover, and replace the necessary bulbs by turning the socket counterclockwise.

Clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.

Without touching the bulb glass with bare fingers, insert the new bulb into the headlight housing and attach the bulb retaining spring.

Open the liftgate, remove the retaining screws, pull the assembly away from the vehicle, disconnect the electrical connector, and for 2005 and earlier models, disconnect the electrical connectors from the sockets, remove the housing, and replace the bulbs.

You need to remove the front bumper cover or plastic inner fender liners for access.

The new bulb assembly should be inserted into the headlight housing without touching the bulb glass with bare fingers.

For 1994 and 1995 models, start by disconnecting the electrical connector from the headlight bulb by squeezing the tabs and pulling it away. Next, rotate the headlight bulb retaining ring counterclockwise to remove it, then pull the bulb out of the housing. When installing a new bulb, grasp only the base, insert it into the headlight assembly ensuring the tabs align with the slots, and secure it with the retaining ring by rotating it clockwise. Finally, reconnect the electrical connector.

For 1994 and 1995 models, start by disconnecting the electrical connector from the headlight bulb by squeezing the tabs and pulling it away. Next, rotate the headlight bulb retaining ring counterclockwise to remove it, then pull the bulb out of the housing. When installing a new bulb, grasp only the base, insert it into the headlight assembly ensuring the tabs align with the slots, and secure it with the retaining ring by rotating it clockwise. Finally, reconnect the electrical connector.