Get Maintenance -> Light bulbs Guide for Kia Rio 4 Door Third Generation (2011-2016)

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Maintenance

LIGHT BULBS

Use only the bulbs of the specified

wattage.

If you don’t have necessary tools, the

correct bulbs and the expertise, con-

sult an authorized Kia dealer. In

many cases, it is difficult to replace

vehicle light bulbs because other

parts of the vehicle must be removed

before you can get to the bulb. This is

especially true if you have to remove

the headlight assembly to get to the

bulb(s). Removing/installing the

headlight assembly can result in

damage to the vehicle.

WARNING - Lights

Prior to working on the light,

firmly apply the parking brake,

ensure that the ignition switch

is turned to the “LOCK” position

and turn off the lights to avoid

burning your fingers or receiv-

ing an electric shock.

CAUTION - Light

replacement

Be sure to replace the burned-

out bulb with one of the same

wattage rating. Otherwise, it

may cause damage to the fuse

or electric wiring system.

Maintenance

687

Headlight, position light, turn

signal light, side marker light

and front fog light bulb

replacement

• 4 door

(1) Headlight (High/Low)

(2) Position light

(3) Front turn signal light

(4) Front fog light*

• 5 door

(1) Headlight (High)

(2) Headlight (Low)

(3) Front turn signal light

(4) Position light

(5) Front side marker

(6) Front fog light*

* : if equipped

Headlight bulb

OHD076046

WARNING -

Halogen

bulbs

Handle halogen bulbs with care.

Halogen bulbs contain pressur-

ized gas that will produce flying

pieces of glass if broken.

OUB071028

■ 4 door

■ 5 door

OUB071065K

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Always handle them carefully, and

avoid scratches and abrasions. If the

bulbs are lit, avoid contact with liq-

uids. Never touch the glass with bare

hands. Residual oil may cause the

bulb to overheat and burst when lit. A

bulb should be operated only when

installed in a headlight.

If a bulb becomes damaged or

cracked, replace it immediately and

carefully dispose of it.

Wear eye protection when changing

a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool down

before handling it.

1.Turn off the engine and open the

hood.

2.Remove the front bumper upper

cover.

3.Remove the headlight assembly

from the body of the vehicle. If you

can reach the bulb without remov-

ing the headlight assembly, you do

not need to do step 2 and 3.

4.Disconnect the power connector(s)

from the back of the headlight

assembly.

Headlight(High/Low)

• 4 door

5.Remove the headlight bulb cover

by turning it counterclockwise.

6.Unsnap the headlight bulb retain-

ing wire by depressing the end and

pushing it right ward.

7.Pull the bulb out of the socket.

8.Insert a new bulb into the socket.

9.Install the socket in the assembly

by aligning the shape on the bulb

housing in the assembly. Pushing

the spring holder in to the slot.

10. Install the headlight bulb cover by

turning it clockwise

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Maintenance

707

Headlight (High)

• 5 door

5.Remove the headlight bulb cover

by turning it counterclockwise.

6.Unsnap the headlight bulb retain-

ing wire by depressing the end and

pushing it down ward.

7.Pull the bulb out of the socket.

8.Insert a new bulb into the socket.

9.Install the socket in the assembly

by aligning the shape on the bulb

housing in the assembly. Pushing

the spring holder in to the slot.

10. Install the headlight bulb cover by

turning it clockwise.

Headlight (Low)

• 5 door

Follow the steps 1 to 4 from the pre-

vious section.

5.Remove the headlight bulb cover

by turning it counterclockwise.

6.Remove the socket from the

assembly by turning the socket

counterclockwise until the tabs on

the socket align with the slots on

the assembly.

7.Pull the bulb out of the socket.

8.Insert a new bulb into the socket.

9.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.

10. Install the headlight bulb cover by

turning it clockwise.

If the headlight aiming adjustment is

necessary after the headlight

assembly is reinstalled, consult an

authorized Kia dealer.

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Turn signal light/Position light or Side

marker

Follow the steps 1 to 4 from the pre-

vious page.

5.Remove the socket from the

assembly by turning the socket

counterclockwise until the tabs on

the socket align with the slots on

the assembly.

6.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

7.Insert a new bulb by inserting it into

the socket and rotating it until it

locks into place.

8.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.

Position light (if equipped)

If the light bulb does not operate,

have the vehicle checked by an

authorized Kia dealer.

OUB071031N

OUB071055

OUB071077

OUB071056

■ 4 door

■ 5 door

Maintenance

727

Front fog light bulbs (if equipped)

1.Remove the under cover by rotat-

ing the screws.

2.Reach your hand into the back of

the front bumper.

3.Disconnect the power connector

from the socket.

4.Remove the bulb-socket from the

housing by turning the socket

counter clockwise until the tabs on

the socket align with the slots on

the housing.

5.Install the new bulb-socket into the

housing by aligning the tabs on the

socket with the slots in the hous-

ing. Push the socket into the hous-

ing and turn the socket clockwise.

6 Connect the power connector to

the socket.

Side repeater light bulb

replacement (if equipped)

Type A

If the light LED is not operating, have

the vehicle checked by an authorized

Kia dealer.

Type B

1.Remove the light assembly from

the vehicle by prying the lens and

pulling the assembly out.

2.Disconnect the bulb electrical con-

nector.

3.Separate the socket and the lens

parts by turning the socket coun-

terclockwise until the tabs on the

socket align with the slots on the

lens part.

4.Remove the bulb by pulling it

straight out.

5.Insert a new bulb in the socket.

6.Reassemble the socket and the

lens part.

OUB071034

OUB071057

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7.Connect the bulb electrical con-

nector.

8.Reinstall the light assembly to the

body of the vehicle.

Rear combination light bulb

replacement

(1) Stop and tail light

(2) Rear turn signal light

(3) Back-up light

(4) Tail light

Stop and tail light

(LED type, if equipped)

If the light (LED) does not operate,

have the vehicle checked by an

authorized Kia dealer.

OUB071036

■ 4 door

■ 5 door

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Maintenance

747

Outside light

Rear turn signal light and tail/stop

light

• 4 door

1.Turn off the engine.

2.Open the trunk lid.

3.Remove the service cover by

pulling out the service cover.

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.

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• 5 door

1.Turn off the engine.

2.Open the tailgate.

3.Loosen the light assembly retain-

ing screws with a cross-tip screw-

driver.

4.Remove the rear combination light

assembly from the body of the

vehicle.

5.Remove the socket from the

assembly by turning the socket

counterclockwise until the tabs on

the socket align with the slots on

the assembly.

6.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.

7.Insert a new bulb by inserting it into

the socket and rotating it until it

locks into place.

8.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.

9.Reinstall the light assembly to the

body of the vehicle.

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Maintenance

767

Inside light

Back-up light/tail light

• 4 door

1.Turn off the engine.

2.Open the trunk.

3.Loosen the retaining screw of the

trunk lid cover and then remove the

cover.

4.Remove the socket from the

assembly by turning the socket

counter clockwise 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 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 into 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.Reinstall the trunk lid cover by

pushing in the screw.

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Maintenance

• 5 door

1.Turn off the engine.

2.Open the tailgate.

3.Remove the service cover.

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.

OUB071058

OUB071039

Maintenance

787

High mounted stop light

replacement

• 4 door

1.Turn off the engine

2.Open the trunk

3.Remove the socket from the

assembly by turning the socket

counter clockwise until the tabs on

the socket align with the slots on

the assembly.

4.Remove the bulb by pulling it

straight out.

5.Insert a new bulb in the socket.

6.Reinstall the socket in the assem-

bly in the reverse order of removal.

• 5 door

1.Turn off the engine

2.Open the tailgate.

3.Gently remove the rubber cover

(1).

4.Disconnect the electrical connec-

tor.

OUB071060N

OUB071042

ORBC070043

ORBC070036

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5.Loosen the retaining nuts.

6.Remove the washer hose socket

from the lamp assembly by turning

the socket counter clockwise until

the tabs on the socket align with

the slots on the assembly.

7.Reinstall a new light assembly in

the reverse order of removal.

License plate light bulb

replacement

1.Remove the lens by pressing the

tabs.

2.Remove the socket from the lens.

3.Remove the bulb by pulling it

straight out.

4.Install a new bulb in the socket and

install the socket to the lens.

5.Reinstall the lens securely.

OUB071043OUB071061N

Maintenance

807

Interior light bulb replacement

1.Using a flat-blade screwdriver,

gently pry the lens from the interior

light housing.

2.Remove the bulb by pulling it

straight out.

3.Install a new bulb in the socket.

4.Align the lens tabs with the interior

light housing notches and snap the

lens into place.

WARNING - Interior

lights

Prior to working on the Interior

Lights, ensure that the “OFF”

button is pressed to avoid burn-

ing your fingers or receiving an

electric shock.

■ Map lamp

■ Room lamp

OUB071044/OAM079038

■ Glove box lamp

■ Luggage room lamp (5 door)

OUB071047/OUB071046

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