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Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Be careful not to scratch the door trim and other parts.
  1. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the front door quadrant inner cover (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Front Door Quadrant Inner Cover
    G12225863Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Using a flat-tip screwdriver (A), remove the front door inside handle cap (B) and front door pull cap (C).
    Fig 2: Removing Front Door Pull Cap Using Flat-Tip Screwdriver
    G12225864Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Removing Front Door Inside Handle Cap
    G12225865Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the front door trim (A) by using a flat-tip screwdriver (B).
    Fig 4: Removing Front Door Trim Mounting Screws
    G12225866Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the front door inside handle cage (A).
    Fig 5: Removing Front Door Inside Handle Cage
    G12225867Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the outside rear view mirror switch connector (A) and power window switch connector (B).
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Outside Rear View Mirror Switch Connector And Power Window Switch Connector
    G12225868Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • Make sure the connector is connected properly.
    • Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips.