Kia Rio Trunk
Light Bulb Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out cargo area
light bulb in the trunk of a 3rd generation 2012 to 2016 Kia Rio with photos.
2014 Kia Rio Trunk Light |
Press In Release Tab |
Remove Light Housing |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the third generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and also the
updated 2016 model year) Kia Rio in changing a burnt out cargo area
bulb in the trunk light housing. Owners of other Kia and Hyundai vehicles such as the Optima, Forte, Cadenza, K900, Sorento, Sportage, Sedona, Soul, Elantra, Veloster, Sonata, Azera, Tucson, Santa Fe, Genesis and Equus may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement festoon or "fuse" style bulb is part number 6418 which is available from various manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, Eiko and PIAA. You can also use a brighter 6418 LED bulb. The only tool needed to replace the bulb is a small flathead screwdriver used to pry out the light housing. |
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Press Release Button |
Pull Off Power Plug |
Pry Off Rear Cover |
Press in the small
black release tab on the right side of the trunk light bulb housing. Gently pull the housing out of the metal panel. Press the release tab on the electrical connector before sliding it straight off the base of the housing. Gently pry off the black plastic cover on the housing. |
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Old Bulb Exposed |
Pull Old Bulb Out of Socket |
Old 6418 Bulb Removed |
Pull the old bulb
out of the socket. Insert a new # 6418 bulb in to the socket. Tip - If you install an LED bulb and it doesn't work at first, try flipping it around in the socket. |
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Insert New 6418 Bulb |
Replace Black Plastic Cover |
Push On Power Plug |
Pop the black
plastic cover back in to place over the housing. Push the power plug straight on to the base of the housing. |
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Re-Insert Wires First |
Pop In Retaining Clip |
Test New Trunk Light Bulb |
First re-insert the
wires and the left side of the housing. Gently pop in the retaining clip on the right side of the housing. Test the new trunk light bulb by pressing the "Unlock" button on the key fob or by closing and opening the trunk. For more,
check out my other
2012-2016 Kia Rio DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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