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Is it easy to change a brake light?

Is it easy to change a brake light?

Changing your tail light bulbs is an easy form of maintenance that you can perform on your vehicle. If you’re changing a bulb in a vehicle that does not require you to remove the assembly, this is what you’ll see, only from inside the trunk or hatch.

How much should a brake light replacement cost?

The cost of swapping out one or both brake lights can vary widely. You can come across a wide range of prices, from $20 to $150. It will depend on your make and model and where you go to have the work done.

How do you remove a tail light bulb from a Kia Optima?

How To Replace Brake Light Bulbs on a KIA Optima

  1. Open the hood and locate the battery.
  2. Open the trunk and pull back the carpet near the tail light assembly.
  3. Remove the three nuts holding the lamp assembly in place and pull the lamp assembly out.

How do you change a brake light on a Kia Optima 2018?

Specifications

  1. Manufacturer Part Number. 204E1D7-205180869-PS.
  2. Brand. Go-Parts.
  3. Product Name. OE Replacement for 2001-2018 Kia Optima Brake Light Bulb.
  4. Manufacturer. Go-Parts.

How long do Kia Optima brake light bulbs last?

The bulbs used for the Kia Optima’s brake lights are low wattage and usually last a long time. But you should check your bulbs every six months at least to ensure they are working properly. Condensation can form on the interior of the bulb housing, and that can be enough to make them fail.

How do I remove the negative cable from my Kia battery?

Remove the cable from the negative terminal (black cable) by turning the retaining nut on the cable clamp counterclockwise with a socket wrench until the clamp is loose enough to slide off the terminal. You must disconnect the battery’s negative terminal to avoid a potential electrical shock when working on any electrical component in your KIA.

How do you change a tail light bulb on a Toyota Corolla?

Open the trunk and pull back the carpet near the tail light assembly. Remove the three nuts holding the lamp assembly in place and pull the lamp assembly out. Remove the bulb assembly by rotating the bulb counterclockwise and pulling the bulb straight out of the housing. Install the new bulb.