Kia Sportage: Lighting System / Room Lamp Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Lighting System / Room Lamp Repair procedures

Removal

•	Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

•	When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Using a screwdriver or remover, separate the room lamp lens (A) from the room lamp.

Remove the room lamp (A) after loosening the screws.

•	When removing the room lamp, be careful of the direction in which the tool is inserted (B).

•	When inserting the tool in the opposite direction, take caution as the room lamp may be damaged.

4.	Remove the room lamp assembly (B) after disconnecting the room lamp connector (A).

Bulb Replacement

1.	Using a screwdriver or remover, separate the room lamp lens (A) from the room lamp.

2.	Disconnect the room lamp bulb (A).

Installation

1.	Connect the room lamp connector.

2.	Install the room lamp.

3.	Install the room lamp lens.

4.	Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

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