Kia Forte: Light bulbs / Headlamp (High beam) bulb
replacement (Headlamp Type
A,B)
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb-socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp
assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket
by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the bulb-socket.
6. Install the bulb-socket in the headlamp
assembly by aligning the
tabs on the bulb-socket with the
slots in the headlamp assembly.
Push the bulb-socket into the
headlamp assembly and turn the
bulb-socket clockwise.
7. Install the headlamp bulb cover by
turning it clockwise.
Headlamp bulb
WARNING - Halogen
bulbs
- Halogen bulbs contain pressurized
gas that will produce
flying pieces of glass if broken.
- Always handle them carefully,
and avoid scratches and abrasions.
If the bulbs are lit, avoid
contact with liquids. 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. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the headlamp bulb
socket-connector.
4. Remove the bulb-socket from the
headlamp assembly by ...
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the bulb-socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp
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Other information:
Applying the parking brake
To engage the parking brake, first
apply the foot brake and then pull up
the parking brake lever as far as possible.
In addition it is recommended that
when parking the vehicle on a
incline, the shift lever should be in a
low gear on manual transmission
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Components and components location
Components
1. Front - right tube
2. Rear - left tube
3. Rear - right tube
4. Front - left tube
5. MC SEC
6. MC PRI
7. ESC control module (HECU)
8. Bracket
Repair procedures
Removal
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