Kia Optima Fog Light Bulbs
Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out fog light bulb
in the front bumper of a third generation 2011 to 2015 Kia Optima sedan.
 2013 Optima Fog Light |
 Turn Front Wheels |
 Wheel Well Liner |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the third generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Kia Optima
in changing a burnt out fog light bulb in the front bumper. Owners of other Kia and Hyundai vehicles with similar fog light bulb housings such as the Forte, Cadenza, Rio, Soul, Sedona, Sorento, Sportage, Sonata, Accent, Elantra, Veloster, Azera, Tucson, Santa Fe and Genesis may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement fog light bulb is part number H8 from manufacturers such as Sylvania, Philips, PIAA, GE, Nokya and Eiko. If you would like to have brighter fog lights, install some compatible H8 LED bulbs. The tools required to access the bulbs include an 8mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratchet used to remove the wheel well liner fastener. |
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 Remove Counter Clockwise |
 8mm Screw Removed |
 Pull Back Wheel Well Liner |
| The first step is
to turn the steering wheel all the way to the opposite side of the burnt out
fog light bulb to make more room to work in the wheel well area. Then remove the one screw on the black plastic wheel well liner or "splash guard" located just in front of the front tire by turning it counter clockwise with the 8mm socket and ratcheting wrench. |
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 Reach In To Fog Light Bulb |
 Base of Old Fog Light Bulb |
 Pinch - Remove Power Plug |
| Pull back the wheel
well liner and reach in to the base of the old fog light bulb. Squeeze together the two clips on the sides of the power plug and slide it straight off the base of the old bulb. |
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 1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
 Osram H8 12V 35W Bulb |
 Fog Light Bulb Socket |
| Rotate the base of the old bulb 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it straight out of the housing. | ||
 Push On Power Plug |
 Install - 1/4 Turn Clockwise |
 Replace Plastic Splash Guard |
| Try to avoid
touching the glass part of the new halogen bulb with your fingers or
anything greasy in the engine bay. If you do get the bulb dirty, wipe it
clean with an alcohol moistened paper towel. Push the electrical connector straight on to the base of the new # H8 bulb until it clicks securely in to place. If you want brighter fog lights, choose some H8 LED bulbs. Insert the bulb in to the fog light housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it in place. |
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 Re-Insert 8mm Screw |
 Tighten 8mm Clockwise |
 Test New Fog Light Bulb |
| Replace the wheel
well liner and re-inset the screw. Tighten the screw by turning it in the clockwise direction with the 8mm socket and ratcheting wrench. Test the new fog light bulbs by turning on the headlights and activating the fog light switch. For more,
check out my other
Kia Optima Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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