Kia Sportage: Replacing vanity mirror 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 lamp assembly from interior.
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Install the lamp assembly to interior.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
Replacing glove box 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 lamp assembly from interior.
- Remove the cover from the lamp
assembly.
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Install the cover to the lamp assembly.
- Install the lamp assembly to interior.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
Replacing luggage 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 lamp assembly from interior.
- Remove the cover from the lamp
assembly.
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Install the cover to the lamp assembly.
- Install the lamp assembly to interior.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
Replacing lights (LED type)
If the LED lamp does not operate, have
your vehicle checked by an authorized
Kia dealer. The LED lamp cannot be
replaced as a single component because
it is an integrated unit. The LED lamp has
to be replaced with the unit.
A skilled technician should check or
repair the LED lamp, for it may damage
related parts of the vehicle.
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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
Wax the vehicle when water will no longer
bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing. Use a good quality liquid or
paste wax, and follow the manufacturer's
instruction
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The Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) is virtually maintenance-free and
so there are no parts you can safely service
by yourself.
If the SRS air bag warning light does not
appear, or continuously remains on,
have your vehicle immediately inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
Any work
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the center fascia panel.
(Refer to BE - "Audio")
3. Remove the heater and Ð/С controller (A) after disconnecting the connector
(B).
NOTE
Take care not to damage the hook when removing