headlight bulb KIA CERATO 2004 Owners Manual
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Use only the bulbs of the specifiedwattage.
✽✽ NOTICE
If you don’t have necessary tools,
the correct bulbs and the expertise,
consult an Authorized Kia Dealer. In
many cases, it is difficult to replacevehicle light bulbs because other
parts of the vehicle must be removed
before you can get to the bulb. Thisis especially true if you have to
remove the front bumper to get tothe bulb(s). Removing/installing the
front bumper or bumper hardware
can result in damage to the vehicle.
Headlight bulb replacement
✽✽ NOTICE
After heavy, driving rain or washing, headlight and taillight lenses could
appear frosty. This condition is
caused by the temperature differencebetween the lamp inside and outside.
This is similar to the condensation on
your windows inside your vehicleduring the rain and doesn’t indicate
a problem with your vehicle. If the
water leaks into the lamp bulb cir-
cuitry, have the vehicle checked by
an Authorized Kia Dealer.
WARNING - Working on
the lights
Prior to working on the light,
firmly apply the parking brake,
ensure that the ignition switch
is turned to the “LOCK” position
and turn off the lights to avoid
sudden movement of the vehi-
cle and burning your fingers or
receiving an electric shock.
➀ Headlight (High/Low)
➁ Position light
➂ Front turn signal light
➃ Front fog light (if equipped)
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4 Door5 Door
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlight bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the headlight bulb socket-connector.
4. Unsnap the headlight bulb retain- ing wire by depressing the end
and pushing it upward.
5. Remove the bulb from the head- light assembly.
WARNING - Halogen bulbs
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surized gas that will produce
flying pieces of glass if broken.
Always handle them carefully, and avoid scratches and abra-
sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid
contact with liquids. Never
touch the glass with bare
hands. Residual oil may cause
the bulb to overheat and burst
when lit. A bulb should be
operated only when installedin a headlight.
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If a bulb becomes damaged orcracked, replace it immediate-
ly and carefully dispose of it.
Wear eye protection when changing a bulb. Allow the
bulb to cool down before han-dling it.
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6. Install a new headlight bulb andsnap the headlight bulb retaining
wire into position by aligning the
wire with the groove on the bulb.
7. Connect the headlight bulb socket- connector.
8. Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
Front turn signal/position light
bulb replacement
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the socket from theassembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it until
the tabs on the bulb align with the
slots in the socket. Pull the bulb
out of the socket.
4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place. 5. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Insert the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
Front fog light bulb replace- ment
If the light bulb is not operating, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized
Kia Dealer.
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Specifications
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Light Bulb 4 Door 5 Door
Headlights (Low/High) 55/60 55/60
Front turn signal lights 21 21
Position lights 5 5
Side repeater lights (if equipped) 5 5
Front fog lights Gasoline Engine 27 51
(if equipped) Diesel Engine 51 Stop and tail lights For Europe
21/5 21/5
Except Europe28/8 28/8
Rear turn signal lights 21 21
Back-up lights 16 16
Rear fog lights (if equipped) 21 21
High mounted stop light 21 or LED* 1
LED*1
License plate lights 5 5
Front map lamp 10 10
Center dome lamp 10 10
Door courtesy lamps 5 5
Trunk room lamp 5 5
Glove box lamp 5 5
Light bulbs
Wattage
*¹ LED : Light-emitting diode