Kia Optima Hybrid: Lighting System / Front Fog Lamps Repair procedures

Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the lighting switch of the multi-function switch. (Refer to the multi-function switch)
3.
With the front fog lamp switch, make sure that continuity exists between the terminals below.
If continuity is not as specified, replace the multi-function switch.

Front Fog Lamp

Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front wheel guard clip(2EA).
(Refer to the BD group - "Front bumper")
3.
Disconnect the front fog lamp connector (A).

4.
Replace the front fog bulb (A) turning it in the counter clock-wise direction.

Installation
1.
Install the front fog bulb.
2.
Reconnect the lamp connector.
3.
Install the front bumper.
Rheostat Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad") 3. Remove the crash pad side switch assembly (A) as shown below picture. ...

High Mounted stop lamp Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the rear seat. (Refer to the BD group - "Rear seat") 3. Remove the package tray trim (A). (Refer to the BD group -"Interior trim") 4. Remove ...

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Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Special Service Tools


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Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: General Safety Information and Caution


Safety Precaution     Since hybrid vehicles contain a high voltage battery, if the high voltage system or vehicles are handled incorrectly, this might lead to a serious accidents like electric shock and electric leakage.     • Be sure to shut off the high voltage by removing the ...

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