Kia Optima REAR Turn Signal, Brake Light, & Tail Light Removal (2011-2015) similar for '16-'20 model

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[@fluffystyle2394]

Thank you! I saw comments saying you don’t need to remove the housing to change a bulb, which is true and u mentioned that at the end of the video. However I did need to replace the entire tail light so this video is extremely helpful! Thanks again!😊

[@Striker50_]

@@fluffystyle2394 Excellent! I think it's easier removing the light. Ripping cables is a nightmare and gets pricey fast An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of a cure

[@carlosrubio7589]

Thank you, Striker 50. I followed your clear instructions.

[@Striker50_]

Glad it helped Carlos 🤘

[@Smith-0101]

That was really helpful. Thank you for your clear instruction!

[@Striker50_]

Thank you for taking the time to share it worked for you 🙏

[@papi2ss]

Thanks for this video! Save myself some time!

[@Striker50_]

Nice! I got bit like 70 times by mosquitoes making it 💀

[@tamiamyourfavoritedragon8890]

I didn’t have to remove the entire light housing to change the bulb. 😊

[@Striker50_]

Yup not necessary but it's a little trickier with the short cables, so it's more not to rip a cable

[@Mystix12]

Excellent video!

[@Striker50_]

Thanks! I might make a few more videos on this car if people are interested

[@noelsalgado209]

Thank you so much for the help!

[@Striker50_]

Thanks for appreciating it 🙏

[@cats_lovernashville2309]

Ok what the red light that’s on the trunk lid? When I turn my headlights on the red light on my passenger side on the trunk don’t light up and I’m trying to figure out how to change that

[@Striker50_]

The red light on the trunk lid is an accessory light that helps illuminate the rear of your car at night. I can make a video on how to change those and the reverse light as well and tag you when I make it

[@cats_lovernashville2309]

Thank you! I figured out how to get to it and turns out it was just unplugged. I haven’t had the car very long, so hopefully whoever traded it into the dealership I got it from didn’t unplug it intentionally because of some kind of electrical issue but I guess we will find out as the days go on lol.

[@Striker50_]

@@cats_lovernashville2309 Lol hopefully not. Here as a resource if you need anything 👌

[@oliviatrapper209]

I tried mine today and took off the 3 nuts and removed the power but couldn’t get the light out. Does it take a lot of strength to remove or does my 2014 kia optima possibly have an extra bolt?

[@Striker50_]

Make sure you have dry hands, with one hand, you can put it on the side of the outer tail light pulling back towards you, and with your other hand, try pushing out from the inside of the trunk. It could just be that it is snug in the black socket that is in the outer part of the tail light. This is a 2014 as well so it should be the same exact process Let me know if that works or not

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Shout out 209 if you're out there btw

[@faumulipola8144]

There seems to be a lot of resistance to remove the lamp after I remove the 3 nuts. 2012 Optima here. Feels like I could snap it if I keep trying to force it open

[@Striker50_]

@@faumulipola8144 push from the inside out, nothing should snap. There are just grommets holding in place

[@PesoReligious]

What size wrench

[@Striker50_]

10MM 0:28

[@babechamp14]

Just replaced my brake light for the 3rd time in less then 8mos. When I open the panel to get to the lights, I’m noticing water and the plug that the light is in, looks like it’s eroded. Is anyone having this issue and how to fix it?

[@Striker50_]

Do you live in a high humidity area?

[@babechamp14]

Yes, Alabama. I never had this problem with my jeep

[@Striker50_]

@@babechamp14 It may be that moisture is seeping in through the fabric cover. The bulb socket base may be getting corroded and causing the bulb to go bad. I don't have much experience in humid areas so I can't speak more on that unfortunately

[@babechamp14]

@@Striker50_ ok, thank you

[@Striker50_]

@@babechamp14 hope it gets resolved

[@michaelcarpenter3444]

You don't need to remove the housing!

[@Striker50_]

Agreed, not necessary, but does make the job easier to remove the tail light. Takes about 2 minutes max and gives more space to work with. Notice the turn signal bulb on the top has less space to pull out since it's blocked by the felt trunk liner, and rubber tail light trim. To avoid chance of breaking bulb, or damaging yellow cables, I decided to remove the tail light. Also did it this way for people that are looking to replace the tail light entirely. 3 birds with 1 stone

[@officialhardnox]

How do u replace the one on the trunk? Our right trunk rear light went out - 2020 Kia optima

[@Striker50_]

I'll make a vid on it for you @@officialhardnox

[@Striker50_]

Are you referring to the reverse light?@@officialhardnox

[@officialhardnox]

@@Striker50_ hey striker! Yes the light on the trunk, not on the right side of the car

[@DRAGON-fs7xk]

Rubber is hard to remove

[@Striker50_]

Which rubber in specific are you referencing?

[@DRAGON-fs7xk]

​@@Striker50_After taking out three Nutts the Four rubber It's hard to get out

[@Striker50_]

@@DRAGON-fs7xk Ah yes, you pull the headlight out from the outside and it comes out It's not a nut like the other ones

[@DRAGON-fs7xk]

@@Striker50_ thanks bro for your time I subscribed

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@@DRAGON-fs7xk Bless here to help 👍 I'll be making more Kia vids lmk if there's something you'd like to see