Posted on 05/17/2024 by Alla Lighting
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Ready to upgrade your old halogen bulbs in your 2022 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 2022 Kia Soul, which can make vision difficult, especially in bad weather or severe driving conditions. Upgrading the old halogen bulbs on your 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 2022 Kia Soul Map, Glove Box, Dome, Trunk and License plate lights applications.
Tools Needed for Installation:Â
We will begin with the driver side map light console, there are two clips and two brackets used to lock the lens
Insert the trim tool to pry out one side of the lens. we will highlight the two clips and two brackets on the lens which will be helpful when it’s time to close the lens after installation
Remove the incandescent bulb by pulling it out
Install the new Ala lighting LED bulb and test it.
Now align the two clips to the console opening and push up the other Corners to lock it, you will hear a snap once it is locked in.
Repeat the steps on the passenger side
Insert the trim tool to pry out one side of the lens
Remove the incandescent bulb by pulling it out
Install the new Alla lighting LED bulb and test it.
Align the two clips to the console opening and push up the other Corners to lock it, you will hear a snap once it is locked in
When we test the output with our light meter, the Lux of the LED is almost 10 times brighter than the incandescent bulb.Â
The LED bulbs light up the entire interior.
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First locate the glove box and open it, the light is located in the top area.
Pry open the right side and pull out the light housing. here we are showing the tab that locks the housing in place.
While using the trim tool remove the incandescent light bulb this is the metal tab that you push down to release the bulb.
Install the LED light bulb and rotate it to face down.
Insert the light housing back into the socket until it is locked in.
This is the comparison between the incandescent bulb vs the new Alla Lighting LED bulb.
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We will first locate the dome light, there are four clips holding the cover.
Begin by using the flathead screwdriver to pry open the cover from one side.Â
Here is a comparison on all four clip.
Pull the incandescent bulb straight out of the housing.
Insert the LED bulb into the same slot with the LED chip facing down.Â
Test our new LED Switchback bulb, before putting the cover back on, switch the on and off button to change colors.
The clips will need to be aligned upon reinstallation. Push the cover in until you hear a click on these two clips.
You can compare the difference between the halogen lights and Alla Lighting LED lights.
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The trunk light is located on the driver’s side, there are two clips to lock the assembly.
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.
Squeeze the tab on the plug and unplug the wire connector, we highlight the tab here.
There are another three clips locking the lens, insert your screwdriver and release each clip.
Remove the incandescent bulb.
Install the LED and rotate it so the chips face out towards the lens.
Unplug the wire connector and insert the lens back into the assembly.
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.
Check out the comparison between the incandescent light bulbs and the new Alla lighting LED bulbs.
Tools Needed for Installation:Â
Insert the trim tool on either side to pry out the light housing.
Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the light housing.
Pull out the incandescent bulb and replace it with the new Alla lighting LED bulb.Â
Test the new bulb to make sure it is working correctly.Â
Match the large tab on the light socket with the large tab on the light housing.Â
Insert the light socket into the light housing and twist it clockwise to secure it in place.
Reinstall the light housing and push it until you hear a snap.Â
Repeat the same steps on the other side of the license plate.
Take a look at the comparison between the incandescent light bulb and the 6000k white Alla lighting LED bulbs.
Check out our Step by Step installation video!
Congratulations! Your Interior Map, Glove Box, Dome, Trunk and License plate lights 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.comÂ
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.
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
Luggage Compartment Light Bulb. Stock #: 6418
Map Light Bulb. Stock #: 175
Category: Bulb Guide, Home, Kia Soul
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