How do you change the trun signal bulb on a 2006 Kia Sedona?

Answer 1

Remove the shroud over the radiator by removing the 13 plastic screws. Do NOT use a power screwdriver, these strip as easy as warm butter. These screws are similar to the holders that GM uses where the center post inserts and expands 4 legs out to hold the piece in place. In this case, screws inserts to expand the 4 legs out of the insert. If a screw won't back out, use a knife or thin screwdriver to go under the lip of the insert and apply gentle pressure while screwing out the screw. This will give the screw enough friction to come out. Be sure to use the right size screwdriver to prevent messing up the screw. When the screws are out, remove the plastic inserts that the screws fit into, and then lift the rear end of the shroud up and pull back towards the engine to slide the tabs on the front of the shroud out. Watch for any inserts that you missed that may go flying. Now you'll see 2 10mm bolts, one at the top near the fender and the other near the radiator. Remove these. Push the light housing out by reaching through the hole at the rear (you can see the headlight socket through the hole). There is a plastic guide that may break if you don't take the housing straight out. Disconnect the harness to the light socket by squeezing the two tabs and then pulling it back. Turn the socket 1/4 turn clockwise as viewed from the front of the vehicle. Push the bulb down slightly and turn it to remove. Pay attention to the posts on the socket, one side is higher than the other and you need to know the proper orientation for inserting the right bulb. Replace the bulb, push the socket back in place (ensure it is fully inserted before turning) and reverse the steps to reassemble. Be sure to reinsert the light housing straight in to avoid breaking the plastic guide I mentioned above. I found that if I used the brackets for the 10mm bolts as a reference, it went right in. Took me about 15 minutes. Good luck!