OK, you two @$$ clowns are officially cut off!! LOL!!
Seriously, stoli, we've already talked and yes, DINO, from what he and I deduced, the bracket has changed for 2014. That's why I am asking for 2014 owners for any feedback they've got or encountered doing this mod, too.
I only called you 2 out because I knew these would be the replies I'd get from y'all! LMAO!! (it's all good!)
I can't imagine this being too difficult, but that little metal clip is a PITA!!! I guess KIA is making it really "worth" it to the owners to have the dealer do these minor maintenance jobs. I mean, why not when we're a society of flubs who can't do anything for themselves anymore. Heck, I'm surprised there isn't a place that'll wipe people's @$$es for them when they take a dump! (SMH)
I'm struggling with this exact thing today. Don't want to force anything so before I end up breaking something I figured Id consult with the Hive Mind. Any success Nova?
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Actually just needed a little more push on the rear and a small screw driver to pry out just slightly the side strap. Easy actually once its was figured out. 5000K bulbs Look fantastic!
Just installed my 6000k into my 2014, and while its my first time replacing HID's, those clips definitely were subborn. Especially on the driver's side where the fuse box can get in the way of getting some good leverage to both push the retaining clip in towards the front of the car, but also to get a screwdriver or prying device in as well, to pop the clip loose.
As much of a pain in the ass it was...the new lights look really good. Exactly the look I was going after.
I am in this same predicament, and after seeing the link above thought my problems were solved!! But the link does not work. Does anyone have a good tutorial (preferably with photos, or even a video) on how to get these clips off? 2014 Kia Optima SX Turbo - HID lamps. I am running out of patience. Dealer this morning told me it was $285 for just ONE bulb, then labor on top of that. That's freakin absurd. Anyway, look forward to someone sharing some info. thanks in advance!!
I am in this same predicament, and after seeing the link above thought my problems were solved!! But the link does not work. Does anyone have a good tutorial (preferably with photos, or even a video) on how to get these clips off? 2014 Kia Optima SX Turbo - HID lamps. I am running out of patience. Dealer this morning told me it was $285 for just ONE bulb, then labor on top of that. That's freakin absurd. Anyway, look forward to someone sharing some info. thanks in advance!!
I had a video but now I cant find it. You will for sure have to loosen a few push ins that hold the bumper in place. Make sure u undo the ones by the wheel well. You the have a screw where the bumper meets the wheel well. You will then loosen the head light and pull them out. Then after you remove it you will then open the dust cap. After this if you have the retainer clip you will need to take a flat head screw driver and behind the bulb in the center of the clip pry one side up and then it will loosen from that side and you can open it easily and remove the bulb. When you install do it all in reverse. I hope this helps a bit if not message me on here and I will make a video if that would help showing the connects to remove. It took me a bit more than an hour to do it. Have to line up the headlight properly as a bracket holds them in place.
I am in this same predicament, and after seeing the link above thought my problems were solved!! But the link does not work. Does anyone have a good tutorial (preferably with photos, or even a video) on how to get these clips off? 2014 Kia Optima SX Turbo - HID lamps. I am running out of patience. Dealer this morning told me it was $285 for just ONE bulb, then labor on top of that. That's freakin absurd. Anyway, look forward to someone sharing some info. thanks in advance!!
I had a video but now I cant find it. You will for sure have to loosen a few push ins that hold the bumper in place. Make sure u undo the ones by the wheel well. You the have a screw where the bumper meets the wheel well. You will then loosen the head light and pull them out. Then after you remove it you will then open the dust cap. After this if you have the retainer clip you will need to take a flat head screw driver and behind the bulb in the center of the clip pry one side up and then it will loosen from that side and you can open it easily and remove the bulb. When you install do it all in reverse. I hope this helps a bit if not message me on here and I will make a video if that would help showing the connects to remove. It took me a bit more than an hour to do it. Have to line up the headlight properly as a bracket holds them in place.
So you're saying I need to remove the entire lamp, on both sides? The driver's side looks a lot more difficult so if I'm having difficulty on the passenger side, I'm not sure I even want to mess with the driver's side. I also posted in the Facebook group for optima owners just now, so hoping for a vidoe from one of the 3,000+ members that may have had the same issue. If you happen to find the video (or make a new one), I would love to see it. There is nothing online so you'd be the first! thanks for the response!
OK, so I know many on here have changed out their HID (D1S) bulbs on their 2011-2013 Optimas, but has anyone on here w/ a 2014 done this, yet? I'm curious to see if there is any differences between the 2014s and the eariler models' housing assemblies... specifically, the metal bracket that holds the bulb in place within the headlight assembly/dust cover. A friend and I tried yesterday to unclamp the one on my car and it wouldn't budge. I attempted to take it to the local "stealership" to see if they'd install it for me (thinking they'd have the expertise or a special tool to disengage the clamp), and they told me over the phone they could do it for $40 (20/bulb). Once I got there, they said... "we gotta take the bumper off and remove the light assembly and that'll cost a couple hours of labor, etc..." I said, "F-you very much!" and left.
Anyway, back to the question at hand. I know what and how to do the bulb exchange w/o having to take off my bumper/light assemblies (remove battery and move coolant reservoir out of the way of both sides' light assemblies), but what was causing the headache was this little bracket holding the bulbs in place. Can anyone who's done this already please look at the pic below and tell me what the trick is??? This is a pic of the passenger side w/ the dust cover removed, for your reference.
OK, so I know many on here have changed out their HID (D1S) bulbs on their 2011-2013 Optimas, but has anyone on here w/ a 2014 done this, yet? I'm curious to see if there is any differences between the 2014s and the eariler models' housing assemblies... specifically, the metal bracket that holds the bulb in place within the headlight assembly/dust cover. A friend and I tried yesterday to unclamp the one on my car and it wouldn't budge. I attempted to take it to the local "stealership" to see if they'd install it for me (thinking they'd have the expertise or a special tool to disengage the clamp), and they told me over the phone they could do it for $40 (20/bulb). Once I got there, they said... "we gotta take the bumper off and remove the light assembly and that'll cost a couple hours of labor, etc..." I said, "F-you very much!" and left.
Anyway, back to the question at hand. I know what and how to do the bulb exchange w/o having to take off my bumper/light assemblies (remove battery and move coolant reservoir out of the way of both sides' light assemblies), but what was causing the headache was this little bracket holding the bulbs in place. Can anyone who's done this already please look at the pic below and tell me what the trick is??? This is a pic of the passenger side w/ the dust cover removed, for your reference.
Have you or anybody found out how to replace this.? I’m having this same specific problem and I’m trying to figure out how to take that out and replace it. If you or anybody you know has replaced it or sent you a video on how to replace it. Could you please guide me and show me.
OK, so I know many on here have changed out their HID (D1S) bulbs on their 2011-2013 Optimas, but has anyone on here w/ a 2014 done this, yet? I'm curious to see if there is any differences between the 2014s and the eariler models' housing assemblies... specifically, the metal bracket that holds the bulb in place within the headlight assembly/dust cover. A friend and I tried yesterday to unclamp the one on my car and it wouldn't budge. I attempted to take it to the local "stealership" to see if they'd install it for me (thinking they'd have the expertise or a special tool to disengage the clamp), and they told me over the phone they could do it for $40 (20/bulb). Once I got there, they said... "we gotta take the bumper off and remove the light assembly and that'll cost a couple hours of labor, etc..." I said, "F-you very much!" and left.
Anyway, back to the question at hand. I know what and how to do the bulb exchange w/o having to take off my bumper/light assemblies (remove battery and move coolant reservoir out of the way of both sides' light assemblies), but what was causing the headache was this little bracket holding the bulbs in place. Can anyone who's done this already please look at the pic below and tell me what the trick is??? This is a pic of the passenger side w/ the dust cover removed, for your reference.
Might be 7yrs too late, but changing my 2015 HID out and finding the SXL is different than the typical change out that you see so many videos for. But this bracket has holes that attach to these latches on the sides. If you push the flat plate of the bracket closest to you in towards the light then turn it will pop off the latch on one side and the other comes off other latch without the tension on it. It appears U shape once it comes out with the holes on the ends that attach to protruding latches that attach in the middle of the U shape. Now getting them back on is a whole other story. It's easiest to access behind the headlight taking the coolant tank and battery off so you can see what you're doing if it's housed similarly to 2015.
You guys are over thinking this clip. It's actually very easy to undo with a flat head screw driver. The key is not to pry. Slide screw driver vertically along the side the the bulb casing to the base of the clip. Push screw driver down on the clip to release tension then just flick outwards. No prying at all, you are not sliding the screw driver in behind the tab that looks the clip in place. You are using the screw driver to push the clip down then flicking outwards. Once you understand this it's very easy. Changed both headlights in 20 mins from hid to new Leds that are ballast compatible, direct fit plug and play. Most of the time was spent removing battery and coolant reservoir. Hope this helps.
We actually have a set of these brand new in stock. However, we don’t recommend it. Your vehicles factory HID will outperform any aftermarket LED bulbs being installed.
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