Easy Replace 2020-2023 Kia Soul Trunk Cargo Lights Bulb | LED Installation guide upgrade OEM incandescent lamps

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Ready to upgrade your old halogen bulbs in your 2020-2023 Kia Soul? Learn how to replace and complete the installation for LED headlight bulbs. Easy installation and tips!

The halogen interior bulbs may be too dim in your 2020-2023 Kia Soul, which can make vision difficult, especially in bad weather or severe driving conditions. Upgrading the old halogen bulbs on your 2020-2023 Kia Soul with new aftermarket LED bulbs can add a great new look to your vehicle and improve visibility at night for a safer driving experience.

If you choose to upgrade your old halogen bulbs to new LED bulbs, it is best to confirm you have the correct replacement LED bulb by referring to the original bulb or the vehicle’s direct owner’s manual.

We will show you how to install your new ALLA Lighting LED bulbs for your trunk cargo light application.

Here, we will work on a 2022 Kia Soul trunk cargo light application and replace the stock bulb size #6418 with ALLA Lighting 6418 LED bulb (36mm)

Tools Needed for Installation: 

  • Flathead screwdriver
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The following information is step-by-step instructions on how to install your new trunk lights in a 2020-2023 Kia Soul with all new LED bulbs from Alla lighting (in video 2022 Kia Soul)

Step #1

The trunk light is located on the driver’s side, there are two clips to lock the assembly.

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Step #2

Insert the screwdriver to pry out the top side of the lens. We highlight the two clips on the lens, this will be helpful when it’s time to close the lens after installation.

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Step #3

Squeeze the tab on the plug and unplug the wire connector, we highlight the tab here.

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Step #4

There are another three clips locking the lens, insert your screwdriver and release each clip

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Step #5

Remove the incandescent bulb

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Step #6

Install the LED and rotate it so the chips face out towards the lens

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Step #7

Unplug the wire connector and insert the lens back into the assembly

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Step #8

Plug in the wire connector and insert the assembly into the housing from the bottom to the top, you will hear a snap once it is locked in.

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Step #9

Check out the comparison between the incandescent light bulbs and the new Alla lighting LED bulbs

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When we measure the light output the Lux of the LED is more than seven times brighter than the incandescent bulb, a huge difference to light up the whole trunk.

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Check out our Step by Step installation video!

Congratulations! Your LED Trunk cargo light installation is now complete in your 2022 Kia Soul. 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 can 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 the best solution. May also visit us at www.allalighting.com 

Looking for more LED upgrades for your vehicle. Check out the below bulb guide!  For your reference only. All information below is not 100% guaranteed accurate. Please confirm the original bulb part numbers by referring to the original bulb or the vehicle’s direct owner’s manual prior to purchase.

VEHICLE INFORMATION

Front Exterior Lights

Front Fog Light Bulb. Stock #: H8

Front Sidemarker Light Bulb. Stock #: 168

Front Turn Signal Light Bulb. Stock #: 2357

High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Bulb. Stock #: H13

High Beam Headlight Bulb. Stock #: H7

Low Beam Headlight Bulb. Stock #: HID-D3S / H7

Rear Exterior Lights

Back Up Light Bulb. Stock #: 921

Brake Light Bulb. Stock #: LED / 2357

Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb. Stock #: LED / 168

Inner Tail Light Bulb. Stock #: 168

License Plate Light Bulb. Stock #: 168

Outer Tail Light Bulb. Stock #: 2357

Parking Light Bulb. Stock #: LED / 2357

Rear Sidemarker Light Bulb. Stock #: LED / 2357

Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb. Stock #: 1156

Tail Light Bulb. Stock #: LED

Interior Lights

Dome Light Bulb. Stock #: 6461

Glove Box Light Bulb. Stock #: 6418

Trunk Cargo Light Bulb. Stock #: 6418

Map Light Bulb. Stock #: 175

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