2011-2015 Kia Optima Interior Map Light Replacement

If your interior map light is not working in...

iFixit Library 2011-2015 Kia Optima Easy 5 minutes Guide 142573

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Guide overview

Before you begin

If your interior map light is not working in your 3rd Gen Kia Optima (2011-2015), this guide will show you how to replace the mini LED bulb located within the map light console. Before using this guide, make sure that the vehicle is powered off completely.

Step 1

Interior Map Light

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Metal Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Wedge the tip of the prying tool between the lens and the console.
Gently pry the lens off of the console.

Step 2

Repair step

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Separate the lens from the clips connecting the lens and the console.

Step 3

Repair step

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Gently twist or pull away the bulb from the connection.

Step 4

Repair step

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Insert the new bulb into the connection.
Some bulbs are polarity specific, so if at first the bulb does not work, try flipping it 180 degrees and connect it again.

Step 5

Repair step

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Reattach the lens back onto the console by clipping it back into place.

Step 6

Repair step

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Push the lens into the console. When you hear a click, the lens has been attached properly.