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Outside Handle Replacement

  1. Remove the rear door trim.
  2. Remove the hole plug (B).
  3. 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: Identifying Outside Handle Cover And Hole Plug
    G08312978Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.
    Fig 2: Removing Outside Handle
    G08312979Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
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