2016-2020 Kia Optima Low Beam Light Bulb Replacement

[@jerrycostanzo1137]

Thanks for the video. You are right on the mark. My 2016 optima was made in Korea & the low beam was the h7, high beam is 9005. This made in = info is stated on the sticker inside the drivers door.

[@toknowhealthiswealth]

Wish I would’ve saw this comment sooner now I have to return the one I purchased 😭😭 but happy for the info! Thanks to you both!

[@motrojan1300]

Thank you mate for saving my £10 the car dealer asked me to pay tht amount to change bulb after I bought from him i immediately checked on KZbin and saved my day . I did it alone

[@mase60391]

I watch this video every time I need to replace my headlight

[@YOUCANIC]

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[@sugawolf35]

Same hahahha

[@regularisrare]

Good video! I’d suggest removing the coolant tank and you’ll have this done in 2-3 mins tops!

[@Dajokerboy101]

What about the other side?

[@darrylhazelwood6306]

Driver side move the relay another 10 minute job for the lo-beam

[@mstrssmachinist]

WHY didn't you show how to dismantle the bulb from the black housing???? You took it out @ #2:30 , but didn't show you replacing the bulb, or how to exchange the new bulb 😳🤷🏾‍♀️ ..... Getting the cap cover off, or locating the bulb really isn't the issue, REPLACING THE ACTUAL BULB IS....LOL.

[@its_10kay41]

Did u ever find out how to do this I’m having trouble rn please help

[@mstrssmachinist]

@@its_10kay41 YES.... My apologies. The associate sold me the wrong replacement. Out of frustration, I took the whole part out, and another Clerk noticed the mishap 😁🙊.... SOOOO probably try taking the whole thing out, as the manufacturer makes it difficult to separate.

[@its_10kay41]

@@mstrssmachinist thank u so much lol I’m back at the auto part shop rn🤦🏽‍♂️ they gave me the wrong one lol they gave me the h7 when it needed the h11 thank u sommuch

[@mstrssmachinist]

@@its_10kay41 It's ALL good. Same thing happened to me 😂 WE can't take for granted that the Associate's are auto mechanic's , and or experts. Probably a good thing as a rule of thumb to take entire part in, of whatever needs to be replaced so it can be EXACTLY replicated 🙊👀🧐🤷🏾‍♀️😁👌🏿😉

[@csnipper524]

good luck doing it this way if you have larger hands. Moving the coolant bottle would be much easier.

[@blessdjour]

Thanks Youcanic

[@cmart9240]

So, it was just a quick glance, but my headlights appear to be hard wired in somehow. Idk how to explain it but my bulbs have 2 wires coming directly off of them rather than going into a plugin like the ones depicted in this video. UPDATE: I figured it out. My car has the h7 bulbs instead of the hb3. The lowbeams are h7 anyway. Didn't check high beams.

[@Daniel_Al_H]

So is the kia optima 2018 globes are h7?

[@michaelblankinship7172]

It’s easier to move that coolant tank wit a 10 millimeter and move it to the side for more room to work

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[@DaveThompsonfairlife4all]

Crazy, poor design.

[@s.scottakins7453]

Thanks! Very helpful.

[@jayzander9523]

What model was this the hybrid ?

[@jasontell7481]

No dielectric grease?

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[@Moddeee92]

Why doesn't anyone show the hard side lol

[@cameronjacobs9697]

I changed my bulbs, but the low beams are awful now. Is there a way to adjust them?

[@YOUCANIC]

Make sure they are seated properly.

[@cameronjacobs9697]

@@YOUCANIC how do I ensure that? Do I just need to take them out and try again?

[@YOUCANIC]

@@cameronjacobs9697 yes. Also move them in the housing to see if the light output improves in a particular position. Use gloves or you will get burned. Only do this to halogen lights not hid.

[@DaveThompsonfairlife4all]

I would not buy a car that was designed to be awkward. Tried to replace the bulb on a UK Kia tonight, and I had to give up! I need a load of daylight to see how I might get that bulb out. Should be made easy. I have a two inch gap to get my fingers in, but I cannot even see! As for rear lights, I kid you not: you have to remove he entire panel, with, I kid you not, a socket spanner! (Maybe it was hidden away somewhere). This is to encourage you into garages and dealerships.

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[@DaveThompsonfairlife4all]

@@YOUCANIC Thanks Mr. Fakeman!

[@jamesford2192]

@@DaveThompsonfairlife4alllol seriously