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Outside Handle Replacement

  1. Remove the front door trim.
  2. Remove the front door module.
  3. Remove the hole plug (B).
  4. After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the outside handle cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    0.7 ~ 0.5 N.m (0.07 ~ 0.1 kgf.m, 1.0 ~ 0.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Outside Handle Cover & Hole Plug
    G07380197Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.
    Fig 2: Removing Outside Handle
    G07380198Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the outside handle connector (A).
    Fig 3: Outside Handle Connector
    G07380199Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
  • Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
  • Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
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