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The right main beam of my 06 sorento blew at 30K miles ... I run them all the time, so this is not bad. I bought a replacement bulb ... how do I install? thanks. Ken
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Replying to: gliderdriver1 (Aug 08, 2007 3:57 am) |
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Replying to: pao (Aug 08, 2007 6:56 am) 
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Replying to: gliderdriver1 (Aug 08, 2007 9:19 am) 1.Remove one bolt from top and two bolts from front of headlight housing. 2.Pull housing forward ... you have to push from behind with moderate pressure and some wiggling is required. It will only come out 6/8 inches or so with the wires attached, so you have to hold it and work at the same time. Have someone help to make it easy. 3. Unscrew the cap directly behing bulb. 1/4 turn counter clockwise. 4. Pull off the electrical connector ... straight back. Look the back of the bulb and the metal bulb base ... and remember how it is aligned ... this will make reinstaling easy. 5. A metal 'V' shaped wire spring holds the bulb in place. The wide end is a pivot, do not unscrew. Loosen the screw on the other side so you can slide the spring wire out from under the metal tab. Pivot the spring up and remove the bulb ... the bulb has a very loose fit when the spring tension is off. 6. Install the new bulb ... do not touch the glass ... tabs on the bulb metal base stick out and will make sure it is flush and in the right position. It only fits flush in one position. The fit is very loose, so you have to make sure the bulb does not fall out. 7. With the bulb in position, rotate the metal spring so it holds the bulb and slide the end of the spring wire under the metal clip. This is the hard part. You may have to loosen the clip hold-down screw a little more (don't remove completely) ... and/or use a small screwdriver to hold the clip up. Tighten the clip screw. 8. Reinstall the cap on the housing behind the bulb. 9. Slide the headlight housing back in with a little pressure and wiggling ... it should go fairly easily. 10. Reinstall the three bolts. You should be good to go !!! The dealer will charge $40 for this! |
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Replying to: gliderdriver1 (Aug 08, 2007 9:19 am) Smitdog
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Replying to: smitdog (Aug 28, 2007 12:13 pm) |
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hello, I have a Kia Sorento EX 2005 and I am experiencing problems with the light system. A few weeks ago; I changed both headlights as a precautionary step after noticing one died. The other day I noticed the same light failed. Usually I would not think too much of it but the vehicle stoplights do not work, and the overhead light assembly in the interior of the vehicle only works in "on" and not in "door" position. I decided to take the vehicle to the dealer and they first claimed that bulbs are not part of the warranty. I explained the service rep that I have a hunch that the electrical system and not the lights are the cause of the problem. Her response was that the vehicle has 43K miles and the warranty on covers for this type of problems up to 36K. I read the manual and it seems the warranty should cover up to 60K. Please advice. |
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Replying to: smitdog (Aug 28, 2007 12:13 pm) Here's a website that will take you to some links to find that mirror - http://sorentosite.com/links.htm. Sorry, you'll have to look through them till you find what you like. To install the mirrors you purchased, go to http://sorentosite.com/diy.htm for do-it-yourself instructions if you're handy, Vic |
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Replying to: zultanito (Oct 13, 2007 4:17 am) |
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| Did anyone ever have this problem with their exterior lights? running lights work(headlights), brake lights work, turn signals work, but when i turn on the light switch there are no exterior lights-interior lights work though. fuses were checked and are fine. | |
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