How to Replace Kia Optima 2014 D1S HID Xenon Headlight Bulb w/Stubborn Spring Bracket (100% working)

Do not need to remove the headlight unit, only coolant reservoir tank!
I have done many research on the web. Many have told to press on the middle of the spring bracket but believe me no matter how hard I have tried, it is not gonna work.
Until I figured out this method, I have the other side removed in 10 seconds.
I found many were having the same problem and couldn't find a solution. I have mine replaced now and I would like to share the solution I figured out. I hope this can help you out.
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[@waichunlao7766]

So helpful, Thanks a lot !

[@gavinogarcia9666]

Thank you! I was trying to figure this bracket out cut my finger 😂

[@al5zMri]

you helped me👍 thanks

[@jimmyclz]

It's hard I know. And I had researched all over the Internet and nothing actually helped. Then after I figured a way to do it I know I had to teach people to help someone like me.

[@al5zMri]

@@jimmyclz yeah you saved my headlights i was about to break somthing, i appreciate that man🌹

[@waichunlao7766]

@@jimmyclz 👍🌹

[@livelifelikeneverb4]

Do you do it without removing the whole headlight just as it is?

[@jimmyclz]

Yes, no need to remove the whole headlight assembly. Just remove the coolant reservoir tank because the tank is blocking at the back of right side headlamp.

[@patfer1189]

Hi there. Your diagram here is the best thus far at showing how to do this, but with just a still image it is still a challenge. Could you clarify if you are applying the "pointy tool to poke" from the top of the bracket or is it in the protuberance of the bracket on the side?
And can you do this on either side or it has to be the side of the cable?
Thank you in advance.

[@jimmyclz]

Hi, poke into the space labelled by the blue arrow, then slightly pry it. The bracket will pop easily with the pressure exerted on the red shaded region.

[@jimmyclz]

You can do it either side, but you have to exert pressure on the same side where you try to pry it.

[@jimmyclz]

You should exert the pressure on the shaded region until the bracket touches the bulb body

[@patfer1189]

​@@jimmyclz Thank you for the clarification. It is much appreciated.

[@patfer1189]

@@jimmyclz Thanks again for the extra info.

[@ukera4126]

Where can I find bracket

[@rastabg23]

its inside the headlight assembly, on the headlight