Using flashing lights that work remains mandatory. Remember, forgetting to put a flashing light is liable to 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Even if certain agents of the law are at times lenient on this point. It therefore remains essential to have indicators that work properly. We will now see how to change the bulb of a Kia Optima 2 Sw indicator, front and rear. It is also conceivable that the concern comes from a short circuit, nevertheless it is rather rare.change-flashing-Kia-Optima-2-Sw

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Firstly it is important to choose the right type of bulb! In order not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts site or to your professional who knows how to select them. In a second step you will have to be careful to select the right color of your bulb. Thereafter, you will need a tools super basic but still essential. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Kia Optima 2 Sw. A cruciform and torx kit and nothing can happen to you. Generally, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to dismantle the broken bulb, you will have to rotate the bulb a quarter of a turn anti-clockwise. To put the new bulb, it is necessary to rotate a quarter of a turn in the other direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Kia Optima 2 Sw

There are two different solutions to access the indicators. It depends on the different models, however access will be either from the outside or from the inside for a Kia Optima 2 Sw. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you will have to open your hood. And then, you must loosen a cover with the help of a screwdriver (often torx) to access the headlight unit. When the block is unscrewed, remove it and do not hesitate to change this bulb. Wheel arch access : Check underneath the wheel to see if the clips are there. If this is the case, you must undo the fixings and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Then remove the headlight unit from this Kia Optima 2 Sw slowly from the front. You simply have to change the bulb and reattach the block following the reverse procedure. More rarely, for certain cars it is conceivable to remove the headlight unit from the outside. But it is rather rare. If this is the case, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to disassemble the fixings, release the headlight unit slowly and replace the defective bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Kia Optima 2 Sw

We can also find two different solutions to access your turn signal bulb. It can depend on the ranges however the access will be done either inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : In most of the cases access will be from the safe. For these headlight blocks, you will find screws and fixings. Take them out and put the piece down, being careful. Then simply replace this defective bulb with a new one. And then repeat this operation in the other direction. It is also conceivable that access is from the outside or under the undertray. But it is much rarer. Whatever happens, you must take your screwdriver and carefully remove the entire block of lights in order to change this bulb. To put it in place, carry out the opposite manipulation.