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Door Latch Replacement

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  1. Remove the following items:
    • Front door trim
    • Window glass
    • Outside handle
  2. Loosen the mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 1: Loosening Door Latch Mounting Bolt
    G11816934Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. After loosening the door module mounting bolts, then remove the front door module (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Loosening Front Door Module Mounting Bolts
    G11816935Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the outside handle connector (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Outside Handle Connector
    G11816936Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the connector (C) and rod (B).
  6. Remove the rear door latch (A).
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Rear Door Latch, Connector And Rod
    G11816937Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the connector is connected properly.
    • Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips.