Headlight Assembly Replacement Kia Optima 2016-2020

Headlight Assembly Replacement Kia Optima 2016-2020

Is your Kia Optima headlight assembly broken? Learn how to fix the problem by replacing the headlight assembly of your Kia Optima. This is a step-by-step instruction on replacing the headlight assembly on a 2016-2020 Kia Optima.


What you will need

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  • Kia Optima Headlight assembly
  • 10mm socket wrench
  • 12mm socket wrench

Procedure

  1. Remove the front bumper. For more help with this step, follow the guide on how to remove the front bumper on Kia OptimaRemoving the front bumper of the 2016-2020 Kia Optima.
  2. Remove the 10mm bolts and 12mm bolts holding the headlight assembly shown with the red arrows below. Removing the bolts holding the headlight assembly.Removing the bolts holding the headlight assembly.
  3. Pull the headlight assembly out and disconnect the electrical connector by pressing and pulling the clip out from the headlight. Then fully remove the headlight assembly from the vehicle.Removing the headlight assembly from the vehicle.Removing the headlight assembly from the vehicle.
  4. Install the new headlight assembly.The new headlight assembly.
  5. Line up the tabs of the new headlight assembly to the vehicle.Lining up the new headlight assembly to the vehicle.Lining up the new headlight assembly to the vehicle.Installing the new headlight assembly of the 2016-2020 Kia Optima.
  6.  Reinstall the 10mm bolts, and 12mm bolt to the new headlight assembly.Reinstalling the bolts to the new headlight assembly.
  7. Remove the plastic cover of the new headlight assembly.Removing the plastic cover of the new headlight assembly.
  8. Reconnect the electrical connector to the new headlight assembly by simply pushing it in.Connecting the electrical connector to the new headlight assembly.
  9. Check the new headlight assembly by turning the lights on.Checking the lights of the new headlight assembly.Checking the lights of the new headlight assembly.
  10. Reinstall the front bumper. Reinstalling the front bumper of the 2016-2020 Kia Optima.If you need help reinstalling the front bumper, follow this guide.

We hope you find the Headlight Assembly Replacement Kia Optima 2016-2020 guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Kia Optima.

Author

  • Rushit Hila • ASE Certified

    Rushit Hila, an ASE-certified engineer (G1 Automotive Maintenance and Repair), brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive world to his writing. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of practical work. As a respected authority in the field, Mr. Hila is dedicated to offering insightful and valuable content that resonates with both vehicle owners and mechanics.

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