Kia Optima REAR Turn Signal, Brake Light, & Tail Light Removal (2011-2015) similar for '16-'20 model

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Striker 50

9 ай бұрын

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@Striker50_ 9 ай бұрын

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@fluffystyle2394 10 күн бұрын

Thank you! I saw comments saying you don’t need to remove the housing to change a bulb, which is true and u mentioned that at the end of the video. However I did need to replace the entire tail light so this video is extremely helpful! Thanks again!😊

@Striker50_ 10 күн бұрын

@@fluffystyle2394 Excellent! I think it's easier removing the light. Ripping cables is a nightmare and gets pricey fast An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of a cure

@carlosrubio7589 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Striker 50. I followed your clear instructions.

@Striker50_ 6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped Carlos 🤘

@Smith-0101 25 күн бұрын

That was really helpful. Thank you for your clear instruction!

@Striker50_ 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to share it worked for you 🙏

@papi2ss 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! Save myself some time!

@Striker50_ 7 ай бұрын

Nice! I got bit like 70 times by mosquitoes making it 💀

@Mystix12 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video!

@Striker50_ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I might make a few more videos on this car if people are interested

@noelsalgado209 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the help!

@Striker50_ 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for appreciating it 🙏

@tamiamyourfavoritedragon8890 2 ай бұрын

I didn’t have to remove the entire light housing to change the bulb. 😊

@Striker50_ 2 ай бұрын

Yup not necessary but it's a little trickier with the short cables, so it's more not to rip a cable

@cats_lovernashville2309 5 ай бұрын

Ok what the red light that’s on the trunk lid? When I turn my headlights on the red light on my passenger side on the trunk don’t light up and I’m trying to figure out how to change that

@Striker50_ 5 ай бұрын

The red light on the trunk lid is an accessory light that helps illuminate the rear of your car at night. I can make a video on how to change those and the reverse light as well and tag you when I make it

@cats_lovernashville2309 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I figured out how to get to it and turns out it was just unplugged. I haven’t had the car very long, so hopefully whoever traded it into the dealership I got it from didn’t unplug it intentionally because of some kind of electrical issue but I guess we will find out as the days go on lol.

@Striker50_ 5 ай бұрын

@@cats_lovernashville2309 Lol hopefully not. Here as a resource if you need anything 👌

@oliviatrapper209 3 ай бұрын

I tried mine today and took off the 3 nuts and removed the power but couldn’t get the light out. Does it take a lot of strength to remove or does my 2014 kia optima possibly have an extra bolt?

@Striker50_ 3 ай бұрын

Make sure you have dry hands, with one hand, you can put it on the side of the outer tail light pulling back towards you, and with your other hand, try pushing out from the inside of the trunk. It could just be that it is snug in the black socket that is in the outer part of the tail light. This is a 2014 as well so it should be the same exact process Let me know if that works or not

@Striker50_ 3 ай бұрын

Shout out 209 if you're out there btw

@faumulipola8144 Ай бұрын

There seems to be a lot of resistance to remove the lamp after I remove the 3 nuts. 2012 Optima here. Feels like I could snap it if I keep trying to force it open

@Striker50_ Ай бұрын

@@faumulipola8144 push from the inside out, nothing should snap. There are just grommets holding in place

@PesoReligious 8 ай бұрын

What size wrench

@Striker50_ 8 ай бұрын

10MM 0:28

@babechamp14 Ай бұрын

Just replaced my brake light for the 3rd time in less then 8mos. When I open the panel to get to the lights, I’m noticing water and the plug that the light is in, looks like it’s eroded. Is anyone having this issue and how to fix it?

@Striker50_ Ай бұрын

Do you live in a high humidity area?

@babechamp14 Ай бұрын

Yes, Alabama. I never had this problem with my jeep

@Striker50_ Ай бұрын

@@babechamp14 It may be that moisture is seeping in through the fabric cover. The bulb socket base may be getting corroded and causing the bulb to go bad. I don't have much experience in humid areas so I can't speak more on that unfortunately

@babechamp14 Ай бұрын

@@Striker50_ ok, thank you

@Striker50_ Ай бұрын

@@babechamp14 hope it gets resolved

@michaelcarpenter3444 6 ай бұрын

You don't need to remove the housing!

@Striker50_ 6 ай бұрын

Agreed, not necessary, but does make the job easier to remove the tail light. Takes about 2 minutes max and gives more space to work with. Notice the turn signal bulb on the top has less space to pull out since it's blocked by the felt trunk liner, and rubber tail light trim. To avoid chance of breaking bulb, or damaging yellow cables, I decided to remove the tail light. Also did it this way for people that are looking to replace the tail light entirely. 3 birds with 1 stone

@officialhardnox 5 ай бұрын

How do u replace the one on the trunk? Our right trunk rear light went out - 2020 Kia optima

@Striker50_ 5 ай бұрын

I'll make a vid on it for you @@officialhardnox

@Striker50_ 5 ай бұрын

Are you referring to the reverse light?@@officialhardnox

@officialhardnox 5 ай бұрын

@@Striker50_ hey striker! Yes the light on the trunk, not on the right side of the car