Kia Sportage: Replacing license plate lamp (Bulb type)
![Replacing license plate lamp (Bulb type)](images/books/1538/17/index.63.jpg)
- 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)
![Replacing map lamp (Bulb type)](images/books/1538/17/index.64.jpg)
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)
![Replacing room lamp (Bulb type)](images/books/1538/17/index.65.jpg)
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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Measuring dimensions before beginning
Measure the dimensions of the damaged area according to the body dimension
drawings before disassembling
and repairing. Adjust dimensions with body frame adjuster if deformed.
Selecting cutting area
Select a cutting area that is easily accessible and that
Infants and younger children must be
restrained in an appropriate rear-facing
or forward-facing Child Restraint System
(CRS) that has first been properly
secured to the rear seat of the vehicle.
Infants and younger children must be
restrained in an appropriate rear-facing
or forward-facing