That it concerns low beam, high beams or turn signals, the bulb replacement is a very manipulation easy to make . But if ever a fire does not work any more, it should not be delayed to replace it. Because many forget it, but this is punishable by a sanction which can go up to 68 euros. Of course, you will have to change them first for security reasons. Here is therefore how to replace the headlight bulb on your Kia Soul 2, point by point. Then we will see how to properly adjust them.
How to replace the bulb of a Kia Soul 2 headlight
Nowadays, there are several types of headlight bulbs. The most common are halogen , however there are also Xenon , slightly neglected now, and more and more bulbs LED . They consume less energy and are more resistant. Whatever the type of bulb, the way to replace them will be identical. Here is the logic to follow in order to replace the bulb of your Kia Soul 2 .
- Disconnect the battery in order to work more serenely.
- Clear access to the rear part of the light. Sometimes it will be necessary to disassemble the battery, or else covers.
- Remove the rubber or plastic cover behind the fire
- Unclip or unscrew the damaged bulb from the Kia Soul 2
- Compare it well with the new one to make sure it is suitable
- Place the new bulb gently, then fix it correctly
- Replace the rubber cover and all of the components, following the reverse procedure
Now that everything is in place, test the bulb! This one should have the same intensity as the other. It is essential to have completely identical products.
Correctly adjusting the headlights of a Kia Soul 2
Now that the fire is in place, it is plausible that the latter is out of order. It is very important that two lights at the same height and in the same axis. Notably so as not to upset motorists in the other direction. They must therefore be adjusted correctly. To do this, simply place your vehicle in front of a wall. At first one meter from the wall, then five or six meters. Then, you just have to adjust the light with the new bulb at the same height as the other by comparing the halos. If the two are set incorrectly, there are some very well-made tutorials on this.