Kia Sportage: Replacing license plate lamp (Bulb type)

- Turn off vehicle and disconnect the
negative terminal from the battery.
- Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lens cover from lamp housing
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Align the lens cover tabs with the
lamp housing notches and snap the
lens into place.
Replacing map lamp (Bulb type)

WARNING
Interior lamps
Prior to working on the Interior lamps,
ensure that the "OFF" button is
depressed to avoid burning your fingers
or receiving an electric shock.
- Turn off vehicle and disconnect the
negative terminal from the battery.
- Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lens cover from lamp housing.
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Align the lens cover tabs with the
lamp housing notches and snap the
lens into place.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
Replacing room lamp (Bulb type)

WARNING
Interior lamps
Prior to working on the Interior lamps,
ensure that the "OFF" button is
depressed to avoid burning your fingers
or receiving an electric shock.
- Turn off vehicle and disconnect the
negative terminal from the battery.
- Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lens cover from lamp housing.
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Align the lens cover tabs with the
lamp housing notches and snap the
lens into place.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
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WARNING
Interior lamps
Prior to working on the Interior lamps,
ensure that the "OFF" button is
depressed to avoid burning your fingers
or receiving an electric shock.
Turn off v
Use the information in the following sections
to keep the exterior and interior of
your vehicle clean.
Exterior care
Use the information in the following sections
to maintain the exterior of your
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Description and Operation
Description
The multimedia jack on the console tipper cover is for customers who like to
listen to external portable music
players like the MP3, iPod and etc., through the vehicle's sound system when it
is linked to this jack. The customer
has this added o
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
NOTE
Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a
lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not
remove the thermostat, even if the engine tends to overheat.
1. Drain engine coolant so its level is below thermostat.
2. Disconnect