Kia Picanto: Light bulbs / License plate lamp bulb
replacement

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lens cover from lamp
housing.
2. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the
socket align with the slots on the
assembly.
3. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket
by pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into
the bulb-socket.
5. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
6. Align the lens cover tabs with the
lamp housing notches and snap the
lens into place.
If the high mounted stop lamp (1) does
not operate, have your vehicle checked
by a professional workshop. Kia recommends
to visit an authorized Kia dealer/
service partner. ...
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lens cover from lamp
housing.
2. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the
socket ...
Other information:
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first
turn the steering wheel right and left
to clear the area around your front
wheels. Then, shift back and forth between
1st (First) and R (Reverse) in vehicles
equipped with a manual transaxle
or R (Reverse) ...
Repair procedures
Removal
1.Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
2.Drain the coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
3.Disconnect the oil cooler coolant hoses (A).
4.Remove the ...