That it concerns low beam, high beams or turn signals, the changing a light bulb is a super repair simple to do . But if a fire doesn't work, we don't have to wait to fix it. Because many forget it, but this is condemned by a fine which can go up to 68 euros. Obviously, you will have to change them first for security reasons. Here is therefore how to change the bulb of a headlight on the Kia Sorento 3, point by point. Next, we will find out how to properly adjust them.
How to change the bulb of a Kia Sorento 3 headlight
Nowadays, there are a number of types of headlight bulbs. The most common are halogen , however there are also Xenon , slightly neglected now, and lots of bulbs LED . These consume much less energy and are more robust. Regardless of the type of bulb, the way to change them will be the same. Here is the procedure to follow in order to change the bulb of your Kia Sorento 3 .
- Disconnect the battery so that you can work more serenely.
- Free access to the rear portion of the fire. At times it will be necessary to disassemble the battery or covers.
- Remove the rubber or plastic cover behind the fire
- Unclip or unscrew the defective bulb from your Kia Sorento 3
- Compare it well with the news to make sure it fits
- Position the new bulb gently, then fix it correctly
- Replace the rubber cover and all the elements in reverse order
Now that everything is back in order, check that it works! The latter should have the same intensity as the other. It is essential to have completely identical models.
How to configure the headlights of a Kia Sorento 3
Now that the fire is in place, it remains possible that it is out of order. It is extremely important that two lights at the same height and focused in the same way. Among other things so as not to annoy motorists in the other direction. You must therefore take the time to adjust them correctly. To do this, simply place your car facing a wall. First a short distance, then 5 or 6 meters. Then just adjust the light with the new bulb at the same height as the other according to the reflections on the wall. If neither of the two works, there are some very well-made tutorials on the subject.