Owners of other Kia and Hyundai vehicles such as the Optima, Forte, Cadenza, K900, Rio, Sorento, Sedona, Soul, Elantra, Veloster, Sonata, Azera, Tucson, Santa Fe, Genesis and Equus may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

A replacement map light bulb is part number 2886X which is available from manufacturers such as Sylvania, Osram, GE, Eiko, Wagner and PIAA. The bulb is rated 6 watts at 12 volts.

You may also use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the # 168, 194, W5W, 2825 or a compatible LED bulb.

The only tool needed to replace the bulbs is a small flathead screwdriver used to pry out the translucent plastic lens cover.

Insert the blade of the small flathead screwdriver in between the inner edge of the lens cover and the overhead console.

Gently pry out the two retaining clips located near the front edge of the lens cover.

Then remove the plastic tabs on the rear edge of the lens cover.

Set the lens cover aside in a safe place.

If the old light bulb was recently turned on, be careful since it might still be hot enough to burn your fingers.

Grasp the old bulb with your thumb and forefinger before pulling it straight out of the socket.

If necessary, you may also use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the # 158, 168, 194, W5W, 2825 or a compatible LED bulb.

Re-insert the two plastic tabs on the rear edge of the lens cover in to the housing first.

Test the new map light bulbs by pressing the indentation near the rear edge of the lens cover to activate the "On/Off" switch.

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