How Do I Change the Headlight Bulb?

[subwoofer]

Originally Posted by JonnyH

Me too had some trouble changing the lightbulb.
Tried to pull the headlight out as described here earlier.
Didn't work, so I gave up and put the screws back again.
Then one night when I had gone to bed it got to me like lightning.
Put one hand on the back and push the headlight out.
That worked. There are two horizontal clips on the lower part of the headlight that holds it in place. They were very tight so I took a file and removed just a little material from them.
Then it was much easier to pull them of the clips.

-This man is a genius I pushed on the back of the light and it came out just like butter. Those clips held on like a death grip. You have to really push with considerable effort to get the head light assembly off. Initially I was sweating bullets because I had visions of cracking a clip or something and paying huge whacks of cash to fix the whole thing instead of replacing a simple bulb. Push! It pops out, then it is all wavy gravy from there.

By the way, make sure you get the correct bulb. I went to a certain store that rhymes with Vanadian Mire and the parts dude told me "this is the bulb I need". What I removed vs. what they gave me sure did not look the same Took everything back, van still in pieces, went to the dealer and got the right bulb for way less.

[l.r.vanallen]

It is really a pain...I removed the headlights in my 07 Optima to do the HID upgrade for the projector low beams, and found those corner clips extremely tight. Once removed, always remember to apply silicone to all bolts and clips and trim removed to aid in any future access. Found this online with pictures, which might also help.

Replace Headlight, Driving Light, And Turn Signal Bulbs On A 2002 Kia Optima

[gtd2000]

Here is the simple answer to the bulb change:

Kia Picanto headlight bulb - YouTube

Kia Picanto headlight bulb - YouTube

[jallen35]

The video helped me out. Hope it helps others.

How To Change Headlight On A Kia Sedona - YouTube

[jallen35]

How To Change Headlight On A Kia Sedona - YouTube

[jallen35]

How To Change Headlight On A Kia Sedona - YouTube

[kia krista]

Just replaced both headlights on a 2004 KIA Spectra. I found the best way was to Remove the 2 10mm bolts on the top of the headlight assembly and the 1 10mm nut on the stud on the inner side of the headlight assembly. You have to push from the back and pull the assembly out towards the center of the car to dislodge the headlight assembly. The assembly will only come far enough out based on the wire assemblies length. Once the assembly is out you can flip it down to access the bulbs. Remove the plastic cap by turning a quarter turn. Disconnect the wire assembly. There are 3 screws inside, but only 2 are used to hold the spring clip. Observe how the spring clip is positioned before removing it. Loosen the phillips screw on the right side a few turns and hold on to it and it will loosen to be taken out. If you don't hold on to it it could fly out and end up elsewhere. Now the bulb is loosely cradled in the socket just take it out. Apply dielectric grease to the bulb contacts (optional). Do not touch the glass of the bulb. Place bulb back into the cradle. Put the left side of the spring clip under the brass retaining clip and position the right side in the notch next to the right side screw and tighten screw. Attach connector to bulb connections. Place headlight assembly back into car and line up the stud to go into clear hole. Tighten bolts. Job done.