The Kia Amanti high beam headlight uses an H7 bulb size, while low beam headlight applications accommodate H11B, D1S, or H7 bulb sizes depending on configuration. The replacement chart covers 2004 through 2009 model years with corresponding bulb size specifications.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The H7 bulb is the most frequently specified type across the Kia Amanti headlight data, appearing in every model year from 2004-2009 for the high beam position and in 2004-2006 for the low beam position. H7 is a single-filament halogen bulb operating at 55 watts with a PX26d base, widely used in European-style headlight assemblies.
The low beam configuration of the 2007-2009 Kia Amanti diverges from earlier model years by offering two distinct bulb types depending on the headlamp system installed at the factory: H11B for halogen capsule headlamps and D1S for HID headlamps.
The H11B bulb is a single-filament halogen type rated at 55 watts. It uses a specialized base that is physically incompatible with the standard H11 socket, meaning an H11 bulb cannot serve as a direct replacement for an H11B application despite the similar designation.
The D1S bulb is a high-intensity discharge (HID) type that operates through an arc discharge between two electrodes rather than a heated filament. It requires a compatible ballast and igniter already present in vehicles equipped with factory HID headlamps, and it is not interchangeable with any halogen bulb type.
Because the 2007-2009 Amanti low beam position is split between H11B and D1S fitments, the specific headlamp system on a given vehicle must be confirmed before a replacement bulb is selected, as the two types are electrically and mechanically incompatible with each other's housings.
The 2004-2006 Amanti uses H7 for both the high beam and low beam positions, making the bulb type uniform across both functions in those years. From 2007 onward, the high beam retains H7 while the low beam shifts to either H11B or D1S depending on trim.
The D1S designation indicates a discharge bulb with a single-filament equivalent output and a standardized international socket. D1S bulbs contain an integrated igniter within the bulb body itself, distinguishing them from D2S types where the igniter is housed separately in the ballast unit.
The H7 bulb's PX26d base is a keyed single-pin design, and H7 is not cross-compatible with other common halogen types such as H1, H4, or H11 despite similar wattage ratings, as each uses a distinct base configuration.