High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement - Kia Forte Owner's Manual

Maintenance
4. Remove the socket from the
assembly 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. Install the service cover by putting
it into the service hole.
Stop/tail light (LED type)
If the light does not operate, we rec-
ommend that the system be checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
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High mounted stop lamp
replacement
• 4 Door
• 4 Door
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the socket by turning it
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots.
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
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and turn the socket clockwise.
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