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US Rondo does not have running lights. And as other said, the bulb you were replacing is "position" light. It is located in high beam area, and it might be replaced by simply removal of high beam cover only, but as andspenka said - it is MUCH easier and safer to remove the whole headlight assembly to replace the bulb.
It takes only two bolts and two clips. Once the bolts are removed disconnect the wiring connector - the lamp will have some play, so you can put your hand between the battery and lamp.

Than simply pull the lamp.

One more thing - it is safer to replace the bulb at home, or garage, where is clean area, to any dirt getting inside. And the bulb itself is small so it may drop inside...

 

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ok, look here
http://www.kia-forums.com/kia-carens-rondo-forum/49128-hid-5000-k-h11b-2007-rondo.html

or to be exact here
http://www.kia-forums.com/kia-carens-rondo-forum/49128-hid-5000-k-h11b-2007-rondo-2.html#post232636


As for the bolts - the picture shows where the go into, look on the thin line going to the lamp assembly. look on pictures above and you will see two bolts, and two clips
I agree, sometimes KIA tech info do not explain things as they should.

A hint: remove bolts first, next disconnect the connector, and then push the lamp out of the clips by placing your hand on the back of the headlight assembly and push it out. It takes some effort, do not worry.


I have removed the headlight assembly I would say at least 6 times and the clips are fine.

 

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rotate it and pull it.
on the other hand (we are talking about the small white bulb in high beam compartment, right?) simply forget about replacing it... it has no importance at all. There are at least another two lights that are on at the same time.

 

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Crusader,
I do not follow.
WHAT bulb are you trying to replace? It is not H11B, is it?

 

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all right, just wanted to make sure.
I have never done it since I could not get the clear coat turn signals.
But I did try to get this bulb out and it worked fine.
BUT (and this is big but), mine is 2007. I have found that headlight assembly for 2007 is listed separate from 2008/2009 for some reason, which might be they are designed in slightly different way...
If you do not have to do it (replace the bulb) ASAP, I will check mine tomorrow, or on Tue and let you know how to take it out.


UPS,
I just realized you have 2007

 

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did they charge you something for it?

 

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just to make sure - which light bulb you want to replace?
168? the little one?
1156 or 1157 - turn signal? or H1 - high beam?