Kia Amanti front and rear side marker bulbs use 168 and 2357 sizes respectively. Replacement chart data spans 2004 to 2009 model years with bulb specifications for each position.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Kia Amanti uses two distinct bulb types across its side marker positions, with the front and rear positions requiring different bulbs that are not interchangeable with each other.
The front side marker on the Kia Amanti takes the 168 bulb across the 2004-2009 model years.
The 168 is a T10 miniature wedge bulb rated at 12V and 4.9W, conforming to ANSI standards for the US and Canadian markets.
The T10 wedge base design means the 168 bulb is inserted directly into a socket without a separate locking mechanism, relying on the wedge-shaped base to hold it in place.
The rear side marker across the 2004-2009 model years uses the 2357 bulb, a significantly higher-wattage component compared to the front.
The 2357 is a dual-filament bulb with a BAY15d bayonet base, rated at 12V with a wattage of 26.9W on its high filament and 8W on its low filament.
The BAY15d bayonet base features two offset pins, which physically prevents incorrect installation of single-filament bulbs into the rear side marker socket.
The 2357 is described as a brighter variant of the 1157, meaning the two share the same BAY15d base and are physically compatible, though the 2357 draws more power and produces greater output on its primary filament.
Both the 168 and 2357 conform to ANSI standards applicable in the US and Canada, indicating standardized electrical and physical specifications across those markets.
The wattage difference between the front 168 (4.9W) and the rear 2357 (26.9W/8W) reflects the different functional roles of the two positions, with the rear requiring greater light output.