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Door Outside Handle

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the front door module.

    Proceed to DOOR MODULE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .

  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: Mounting Bolt & Outside Handle Cover
    G07380699Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.
    Fig 2: Removing Outside Handle
    G07380700Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the outside handle connector (A).
    Fig 3: Outside Handle Connector
    G07380701Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.