Kia Rio: Light bulbs / Tail lamp (inside) bulb replacement (for 5 door)

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the service cover.

3. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the bulb-socket.
6. 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.
7. Install the service cover by putting it into the service hole.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the service cover.
3. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assemb ...
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the service cover.
3. Loosen the light assembly retaining screws with a cross-tip screwdriver.
4. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the body of the ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Connect the battery voltage and check the blower motor rotation.
2.
If the blower motor does not operate well, substitute with a known-good
blower motor and check for proper operation.
3. ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Steering
wheel
2. Lower cover
3. Bezel
4. Remote
switch
5. Connector
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2 ...