Easy How to replace License Plate Lights 2021 Kia K5 / Seltos

Introduction: 

Upgrading your license plate lights in your vehicle may not seem as a huge improvement, however, license plate lights can improve the overall look of your vehicle during night time driving. This blog will explain how to replace license plate lights on 2021 KIA K5/SELTOS with new LED bulbs from ALLA Lighting.

Compatible Vehicles:

2021 Kia K5 / SELTOS

Tools Needed for Installation: 

Flathead screwdriver

The Following Information shows step by step the installation instructions on how to install license plate LED light bulbs. 

Step #1: Locate the license plate lights

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Step #2: Remove the license plate assembly

  • Insert your screwdriver into the tab opening.
  • Push the tab in and pry the assembly down at the same time. 
  • Pull out the assembly. 
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Step #3: Remove the stock light bulb

  • Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove the stock bulb.
  • Pull out the incandescent bulb.
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Step #4: Install LED light bulb and test it

  • Line up the slots on the socket with the tabs in the housing.
  • Install the socket and turn it clockwise to lock it.
  • Pro Tip: Test the LED bulb before installing back into the assembly.
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Step #5: Install the assembly

  • Install the inside edge of the assembly first. 
  • Then install the little teeth of the assembly into the edge. 
  • Push up on the other side to lock it.
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Installation is now complete. Repeat steps for other side license plate housing assembly. 

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Item Title: T10 wedge 2825 194 168 LED bulbs
Item Sku: T10-3014-18W

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Congratulations!! Your installation is now complete in your 2021 Kia K5 / SELTOS. If you experienced any issues during your installation and unable to complete installation, please contact us for assistance. If the  LED bulbs are experiencing hyper-flashing, flickering, an error code issues, then load resistors for this application will be required to be installed. These issues occur due to the LEDs low current nature which draws much less current than original stock halogen bulbs.

Please feel free to contact us at service@allalighting.com for assistance. Our team of highly trained representatives will be available to assist and provide best solution. May also visit us at www.allalighting.com 

Looking for more LED upgrades for your 2021 Kia K5 / Seltos? Check out the below bulb guide!  For your reference only. All information below is not 100% guaranteed accurate. Please check original halogen bulb size before purchasing. 

2021 Kia K5 / SELTOS Vehicle Information Exterior Lights

Low Beam: Stock Bulb size # : LED (not replaceable with our LEDs) 

High Beam: Stock Bulb size # : LED (not replaceable with our LEDs) 

Fog Light: Stock Bulb size # : LED (not replaceable with our LEDs) 

Front Turn Signal Light: Stock Bulb size # : LED (not replaceable with our LEDs) 

Front Side Marker Light: Stock Bulb size # : LED (not replaceable with our LEDs) 

Rear Turn Light: Stock Bulb size # : 7507 https://allalighting.com/products/can-bus-bau15s-py21w-7507-led-bulbs-amber-yellow-turn-signal-lights

Brake Light: Stock Bulb size # : 1157 https://allalighting.com/products/bay15d-1157-led-bulbs-super-bright-12v-6000k-white-amber-yellow-red

Tail Light outer: Stock Bulb size # : 1157https://allalighting.com/products/bay15d-1157-led-turn-signal-brake-stop-tail-reverse-lights-bulbs

Tail Light inner: Stock Bulb size # : 194https://allalighting.com/products/t10-168-194-led-bulbs-license-plate-interior-map-dome-trunk-lights

Back-Up Reverse Light: Stock Bulb size # : 921 https://allalighting.com/products/912-921-led-lights-bulbs-backup-reverse-signal-3rd-brake-stop-lights-rv

License Plate Light:  Stock Bulb size # : T10 https://allalighting.com/products/2825-194-168-led-bulbs-license-plate-interior-map-dome-trunk-lights

2021 Kia K5 / SELTOS Vehicle Information Interior Lights

Interior Dome Light:  Stock Bulb size # : 31mm https://allalighting.com/products/31mm-de3175-de3022-led-festoon-bulbs-interior-lights-replacement-de3021

Vanity Mirror Light:  Stock Bulb size # : 31mm https://allalighting.com/products/de3175-de3022-led-bulbs-interior-map-dome-trunk-lights-de3021

Luggage Compartment Light:  Stock Bulb size # : 29mm https://allalighting.com/products/de3175-de3021-led-bulbs-festoon-interior-map-dome-lights-6k-white

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