A 1-1/4” 12 point socket works beautifully fitting over the fixture that holds the bulb in place. It reaches across the two tabs and let’s you loosen that tight rascal. I used a 1-1/4”socket, a 3/8” to 1/2” adapter and a 3/8 inch ratchet with a flex head and I couldn’t believe how easy it was. I loosened and then tightened it using the same tool.
@@johnsullivan8695 Welcome sir. I found the information about using the socket on ONE video and shared it on every one that I found on the subject. Glad it helped.
This worked great. Its super cold here now and taking clips out the traditional way I was worried I would snap them. Your video helped me not have to take off those panels. Awesome job.
The lights from Kia lasted for almost 5 years!!! This bulb from Adv Auto only a year as well. I can’t get my drivers side off. I need a left hander. 😂 thanks for the video
Hadi Khan awesome!!! I hope it helped. I think Kia had that as part of its plan ( make it challenging for customers ) so that they bring their car in for light bulb replacement. That would be a very pricey bulb replacement.
I had my mechanic replace the driver side low beam when I took it in for other work and I had assumed he'd replace both...... Haha! The passenger side light went out days later! I got a set of two brighter replacement bulbs and replaced both. Super easy except there's practically no room for my hands! The key advice is to practice putting in the harness before removing it completely since there is no room and it is impossible to see!!! Once I got the feel for that, literally, the job was a piece of cake.
I couldn't get my hands in there so I used an inch and a quarter short socket and slid it over the tabs that holds the headlight once you get the cover off and I was able to get enough leverage to turn it really easy.
Great vid. It helped me get started but if you have HID you have to remove entire headlight assembly. The bulb is actually screwed into the housing with 2 Phillips screws. It wasn’t super hard just some gentle wiggling. Also you can access the fog lamps easily with the headlight removed.
What worked for me: loosen all the bolts as you did in your first video but do not pull out the plastic lens. This will give you an extra half inch of room without having to worry about breaking the lens. If bulb is stuck tight use a 1 and 1/4 socket on it to remove. Place back by hand, replace bolts etc and your done.
Yes they are,there should be a Lever to pull at the bottom rear somewhere. If you have the middle seat consider yourself lucky they cost more then 500 hundred dollars extra!
This is exactly what I’m getting too!! A $200 labor charge to take the front bumper off so they can put a $15 bulb in. I almost fell over when they quoted me that! Thank you so much for this video!!
Thank you so much for the more condensed easier version. As a single m
Mom and Grandma I couldn't fathom taking the grill apart. Thank you 😊
A 1-1/4” 12 point socket works beautifully fitting over the fixture that holds the bulb in place. It reaches across the two tabs and let’s you loosen that tight rascal. I used a 1-1/4”socket, a 3/8” to 1/2” adapter and a 3/8 inch ratchet with a flex head and I couldn’t believe how easy it was. I loosened and then tightened it using the same tool.
THIS !!! thank you!!!
@@johnsullivan8695 Welcome sir. I found the information about using the socket on ONE video and shared it on every one that I found on the subject. Glad it helped.
You're a good man, Charlie Brown!
This worked great. Its super cold here now and taking clips out the traditional way I was worried I would snap them. Your video helped me not have to take off those panels. Awesome job.
Went and bought the H7 bulb and just followed your instructions and it took me less than 10mins to change it. Thanks 🙏🏻
The lights from Kia lasted for almost 5 years!!! This bulb from Adv Auto only a year as well. I can’t get my drivers side off. I need a left hander. 😂 thanks for the video
I was able to change mine with ease, Thanks for the video. I am a little surprised that Kia left very little room to change the bulb
Hadi Khan awesome!!! I hope it helped. I think Kia had that as part of its plan ( make it challenging for customers ) so that they bring their car in for light bulb replacement. That would be a very pricey bulb replacement.
@@DEEJAYGEEOOO love your video, I have subscribed to your channel
Didn't work for me but I used one of my plumbers wrench to loosen it up and it came out. Thanks, it still saved me some time.
I had my mechanic replace the driver side low beam when I took it in for other work and I had assumed he'd replace both...... Haha! The passenger side light went out days later! I got a set of two brighter replacement bulbs and replaced both. Super easy except there's practically no room for my hands! The key advice is to practice putting in the harness before removing it completely since there is no room and it is impossible to see!!! Once I got the feel for that, literally, the job was a piece of cake.
Great news! Congrats!
Great vid, will be attempting LEDs in our Sedona shortly. I highly suggest them, the light they put off is crispy clean 🤙
I couldn't get my hands in there so I used an inch and a quarter short socket and slid it over the tabs that holds the headlight once you get the cover off and I was able to get enough leverage to turn it really easy.
Great vid. It helped me get started but if you have HID you have to remove entire headlight assembly. The bulb is actually screwed into the housing with 2 Phillips screws. It wasn’t super hard just some gentle wiggling. Also you can access the fog lamps easily with the headlight removed.
What worked for me: loosen all the bolts as you did in your first video but do not pull out the plastic lens. This will give you an extra half inch of room without having to worry about breaking the lens. If bulb is stuck tight use a 1 and 1/4 socket on it to remove. Place back by hand, replace bolts etc and your done.
Great feedback, thank you!
Is this for the Sedona's with HID as well?
Works great. Thanks for posting!
Worked perfectly. Thank you sir.
GLAD IT WORKED
thank you!! perfect instructions
Thanks for this.
I used a looped string on a flange to pull on or twist the inner piece off.
Can middle seats of 2016 Kia Sedona lx are removable .
Yes they are,there should be a Lever to pull at the bottom rear somewhere. If you have the middle seat consider yourself lucky they cost more then 500 hundred dollars extra!
Did you ever find a different bulb
No I’ll keep you posted when I do
My thumbs are bad. I used two tools to push and pull the light in a circular motion to loosen.
Thanks for sharing! Its a tight spot so using tools to help makes it easier. What tools did you use?
I am hoping to find ease with your instructions, every repair shop is quoting me $200 just for labor to put in this $18 bulb 😖
This is exactly what I’m getting too!! A $200 labor charge to take the front bumper off so they can put a $15 bulb in. I almost fell over when they quoted me that! Thank you so much for this video!!
Passenger side is much harder to do than drivers side. Less room and metal instead of plastic
Bulb back side
Hand wouldnt fit. Gave up. Sold the van
You must have the smallest hands ever! I simply can not get the flange to turn.