Thank you for the video. I have tried on 3 different days to do this little job and STILL haven't been able to get it to release from that front clip. Today was nice and hot so I thought the lens would be more pliable but still no good. What a horrible design by KIA.
Sometimes you have to give it a good whack, but be careful you don't crack it. It should slide backwards. It is a bad design, but I guess it's a cheaper option for them to put a screw to keep it in place.
@@classicrewind2715 Sorry but I totally disagree, but thanks for the reply. A good old fashioned screw, like all of our old cars had surely couldn't be more expensive AND so much easier to replace things like bulbs.
Random question ? Have you had to change ur back break lights wires cuz of burnt bulbs 💡? If so tell me why cuz I’m stuck trying to figure out if they sell that piece alone or if I have to replace to whole back light holder
That is a common problem. Sometimes they are very stubborn. I could suggest using more Force.. but I'm afraid it will crack. So try using some Gorilla tape on the lens and pulling the tape, using that as a handle while you are tapping that front part of the lens where it slides onto the clip.
Question for you : The rear blinker is not in that assembly, right? I'm use to seeing the turn signals blinking up high, but I see them below in the bumper area.
It's the tail light assembly. That is where the blinker light is on the Kia 2017. It's not up high that would be your third brake light. If I'm not mistaken I hope this helps. All the best
Hi. I'm not sure, if you go to a auto parts store. I'm sure they will be able to help you in which tail light bulb you would need. All the best. Thank you for watching.
@classicrewind2715 I am going to buy bulb from Canadian Tire & my step son is going to help Me replace it. My female friends at work says it is easy to do. Wife says I make things harder than it really is.
@classicrewind2715 Well it was more easier than I thought. Step son helped me. Only thing that was a bit tricky was getting cover off after taking off the screws. It saved me a lot of money going to dealership which we know how sneaky they are which they would say you need so many things fixed even though you only want one thing fixed. Thanks
That pin is the stupidest design ever. Just tried for 20 minutes to wiggle it off (I did the other side no problem a couple weeks ago) and ended up cracking the plastic of my brake light :/ This tutorial did not help, but I appreciate at least from the comments knowing that I am not alone in my hatred for the pin. Death to terrible car designs.
I agree. Very frustrating, bad design. All they need to do is put a screw to maintain the break light. Sorry, that the video did not help. All the best
Video effectively worthless for Sorento, not sure it's even close If a task isn't applicable to any item identified in title, just don't bother mentioning such detail in title or by audio. The majority of audio is poor, and while the pins used on light assembly are "similar" across models and maybe related brands, the details of such attachments aren't really the same. I had high hopes for this as other videos aren't as complete in identification but there is no guarantee the technique on one brand/model will function for any other let alone all. Past that, there is no mention of model years and socket details easily change per year for these assemblies just as he bulb styles may vary such as to LED or other filament design.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I understand that the video was not able to help you. The Sorento is very similar to the Kia. The vehicles listed are all similar..you still have to remove two bolts or screws. Push the side of the tail light to remove it from the fascinating clip. All the best
Using duct tape or something similar is a great aid to help with the rearward grip force. Thanks for the tutorial. Information is the new super power!
Glad to be of help. Thanks for commenting.
Thanks for this great video, now I can replace burnt out bake light. Tom
Glad to help..
Short and simple…Thanks
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Thank you for the video. I have tried on 3 different days to do this little job and STILL haven't been able to get it to release from that front clip. Today was nice and hot so I thought the lens would be more pliable but still no good. What a horrible design by KIA.
Sometimes you have to give it a good whack, but be careful you don't crack it. It should slide backwards. It is a bad design, but I guess it's a cheaper option for them to put a screw to keep it in place.
@@classicrewind2715 Sorry but I totally disagree, but thanks for the reply. A good old fashioned screw, like all of our old cars had surely couldn't be more expensive AND so much easier to replace things like bulbs.
i hate this thing! the glue came off of the external housing before it released the clip
@@carlosux wow, it sounds like it's really giving you a hard time. Be patient. You'll get it
Random question ? Have you had to change ur back break lights wires cuz of burnt bulbs 💡? If so tell me why cuz I’m stuck trying to figure out if they sell that piece alone or if I have to replace to whole back light holder
Noticed a glitch in the video at the point of popping it out. I wiggled and finessed and pulled and i couldn't get it out.
Sorry to hear that you have a hard time. Sometimes it's very stubborn. Make sure you take the screws out of the back that holds it in place
yep did all that but will not slide off 2019 kia Sportage
That is a common problem. Sometimes they are very stubborn. I could suggest using more Force.. but I'm afraid it will crack. So try using some Gorilla tape on the lens and pulling the tape, using that as a handle while you are tapping that front part of the lens where it slides onto the clip.
You helped me with my Kia stonic ;)
Glad that I could help.
Great video. It really helped me. Thanks!
Glad to be of help
I have a 2015 sportage is it just one bulb for the tailgate and the brake?
Thank you very much you're teaching me so much that's was very big help for me thank you again you are the best
Thanks, that really means a lot. Glad I can help. All the best 👍
Thank You for the video. Very Helpful. Thank You.
Glad that the video was able to help you.
Great tutorial 🎉
where did you buy the brake light ?
I bought it on ebay.. It was a lot cheaper, but I had use the original brackets.
Thanks, this was really helpful!
Glad to help.
thanks... its realy help me to change break light.❤
Great!
Great.
Question for you : The rear blinker is not in that assembly, right? I'm use to seeing the turn signals blinking up high, but I see them below in the bumper area.
It's the tail light assembly. That is where the blinker light is on the Kia 2017. It's not up high that would be your third brake light. If I'm not mistaken I hope this helps. All the best
Hello, I have a Kia Sportage from 2016 and the brake light bulb burned out, which bulb model do I need?
Hi. I'm not sure, if you go to a auto parts store. I'm sure they will be able to help you in which tail light bulb you would need. All the best. Thank you for watching.
Thank you. Very helpful
Glad that I can help. All the best. happy holidays!
@@classicrewind2715 Same to you..Merry Christmas...
Very detailed. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Glad the video was able to help you.. All the best
You made it easy to fix tank u
Im glad the video helped you. Thanks for watching.
You the man 👍
Thanks
All the best
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Glad to help. Thanks for liking and subscribing...
Thank u very much
Thanks :-)
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Looks complicated. Gonna take it to dealership to get break light fixed
That is fine. If you are not comfortable talking on a task, you should have a professional to do it. Thanks for commenting. All the best
@classicrewind2715 I am going to buy bulb from Canadian Tire & my step son is going to help Me replace it. My female friends at work says it is easy to do. Wife says I make things harder than it really is.
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Let me know how it works out for you. All the best
@classicrewind2715 Well it was more easier than I thought. Step son helped me. Only thing that was a bit tricky was getting cover off after taking off the screws. It saved me a lot of money going to dealership which we know how sneaky they are which they would say you need so many things fixed even though you only want one thing fixed. Thanks
Glad you figured it out and saved some cash. All the best 👍
That pin is the stupidest design ever. Just tried for 20 minutes to wiggle it off (I did the other side no problem a couple weeks ago) and ended up cracking the plastic of my brake light :/ This tutorial did not help, but I appreciate at least from the comments knowing that I am not alone in my hatred for the pin. Death to terrible car designs.
I agree. Very frustrating, bad design. All they need to do is put a screw to maintain the break light. Sorry, that the video did not help. All the best
NOT the same as the 2016.
Video effectively worthless for Sorento, not sure it's even close
If a task isn't applicable to any item identified in title, just don't bother mentioning such detail in title or by audio.
The majority of audio is poor, and while the pins used on light assembly are "similar" across models and maybe related brands, the details of such attachments aren't really the same.
I had high hopes for this as other videos aren't as complete in identification but there is no guarantee the technique on one brand/model will function for any other let alone all. Past that, there is no mention of model years and socket details easily change per year for these assemblies just as he bulb styles may vary such as to LED or other filament design.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I understand that the video was not able to help you. The Sorento is very similar to the Kia. The vehicles listed are all similar..you still have to remove two bolts or screws. Push the side of the tail light to remove it from the fascinating clip. All the best