Repair Procedures: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Kia Optima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or using a prying trim tool, 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.

After loosening the mounting clips, remove the front door quadrant inner cover (A).

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Using a remover, remove the front door pull cap (A) and inside handle cap (B).

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After loosening the mounting screws, remove the front door trim (A) by using a flat-tip screwdriver.

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Remove the front door inside handle cage (A).

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Disconnect the power window switch connector (A) and IMS switch connector (B).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

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