Kia Ceed headlight

Busted21

Hi guys I hope some one can help me im trying change both head lights in 09 kia ceed however I cant get my hands into unscrew the cap and even if I could unscrew the cap I still wouldn't be able to fit my hand to remove the bulb so im guessing I need to remove the headlamp however I can only find 2 bolts to remove the head lamp is loose but doesn't seem to want to come out I refuse to pay a garage to fit the bulb it should be easily accessible for a driver to be able to carry out such task any feedback or help on this would be great
Thanks

colm_mcm

The whole cluster pulls out, you need to undo a few bolts at the top and there's a clip holding it tight. It'll be a little difficult the first time.
Usually pushing it out from inside the bonnet is better than pulling out.
When refitting, there's a little tab up near the indicator bit that slots into a hole in the wing. Get that in before you push it all the way into the clip.

Busted21

Thanks for the reply I found two bolts is that all there is do you know if thats all there is ill give it a good push from in side

colm_mcm

I think there's 3. One over by the grille down low?

Meant to say, there'll be a few multiplugs to disconnect, don't yank the whole cluster out too far without disconnecting them!

Give the bolts a squirt of wd40 before refitting as they can rust a bit.

Busted21

Thanks again now I actually did yank the cover and snapped the plugs do u know if they can be bought from dealer?

colm_mcm

What did you snap? The electrical plugs? Really?

Did you try plugging them back in?

Or do you just mean clips holding on the plastic panel over the grill?

Busted21

What I mean I yanked the black cover that covers one of the bolts and the little plastics plugs snapped away can they be bought from dealer

colm_mcm

Yes. Even a motor factors might have them.
Did you get sorted eventually?

Busted21

Yeah thanks no haven't got sorted I havent tried since I posted on boards ill try that later on or tomorrow Thanks again