How do you change 2005 Kia Optima headlight?

Answer 1

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect electrical connector from headlight assembly.

3. Remove back cover by pushing in on cover, then rotating cover counterclockwise to disengage from

headlight assembly.

CAUTION: The headlight bulb is filled with a gas which is under pressure.

Damage to glass part of bulb can cause bulb to explode causing

possible personal injury.

4. Pull socket with bulb straight back and remove it from headlight and combination light assembly.

5. If bulb has failed, place it in new bulb carton and dispose of properly.

6. Hold replacement bulb by base, or use clean cloth or paper to avoid touching glass, and install bulb in

socket.

7. Align slots on bulb with corresponding bosses on headlight assembly. Insert bulb into headlight and

combination light assembly.

8. Install back cover to hold bulb in place.

9. Connect electrical connector.

10. Connect negative battery cable.