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How to Replace the Headlight Bulb on a Kia Picanto

Model: Kia Picanto 2A, MK 1 - Years 2004-2011
Part: Headlight bulb

Today's instructions will show you how to dismantle and replace the headlight bulb on a Kia Picanto in simple steps. First, open the bonnet of the vehicle and start removing the front headlight; to do this, unscrew the fixing screws and disconnect the lamp's electrical connector, as shown in the video. At this point, remove the plastic cover and unclip the metal spring to remove and replace the dipped beam bulb with a new one of the correct type and with the same fitting; insert it into the headlamp unit and reassemble everything!

Updated on 4 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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