Kia Sportage: Front Door / Front Door Outside Handle Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Front Door / Front Door Outside Handle Repair procedures

Replacement

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the plug hole cap (B) and then loosen the bolt and remove the door lock assembly (A).

2.	Remove the front door outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.

3.	Disconnect the front door outside handle connector (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure that the connector is connected properly.

•	Make sure that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

Front Door Outside Handle Components and components location

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