How to Replace 2022 Kia Soul Interior Map Light Bulb | LED Install

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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 interior Map light. Easy installation and tips!

The halogen interior map 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 2022 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 map light application.

Bulb sizes for the 2022 Kia Soul map light bulb is # 168

Tools Needed for Installation: 

  • Trim Tool
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The following information is step by step instructions on how to install your new ALLA Lighting T10 2825 194 LED lights bulbs 12V SMD replacement for 168 158 194NAK OEM bulbs. 

Step #1

We will begin with the driver side map light console, there are two clips and two brackets used to lock the lens

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Step #2

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

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Step #3

Remove the incandescent bulb by pulling it out

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Step #4

Install the new Ala lighting LED bulb and test it.

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Step #5

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.

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Step #6

Repeat the steps on the passenger side

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Step #7

Insert the trim tool to pry out one side of the lens

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Step #8

Remove the incandescent bulb by pulling it out

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Step #9

Install the new Alla lighting LED bulb and test it.

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Step #10

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

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When we test the output with our light meter, the Lux of the LED is almost 10 times brighter than the incandescent bulb. 

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The LED bulbs light up the entire interior.

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Check out our Step by Step installation video 2022 Kia Soul Interior Map Light

Congratulations! Your LED Map 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

2022 Kia Soul 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

2022 Kia Soul 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

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