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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Remove the front door window glass.

    (Refer to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS ")

  2. Remove the front door outside handle.

    (Refer to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ")

  3. Disconnect the front door main connector (A).
    Fig 1: Disconnect Front Door Main Connector
    G11934128Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Loosen the front door outside handle base mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 2: Loosen Front Door Outside Handle Base Mounting Bolt
    G11934129Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the outside rear view mirror connector (A).
    Fig 3: Disconnect Outside Rear View Mirror Connector
    G11934130Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen the front door latch (B) mounting screws.
  7. After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the front door module (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    Bolt: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Screw: 7.8 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Loosen Front Door Latch Mounting Screws
    G11934131Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the front door main connector mounting clips (A).
    Fig 5: Remove Front Door Main Connector Mounting Clips
    G11934132Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the front door module wiring harness mounting clips (A).
    Fig 6: Remove Front Door Module Wiring Harness Mounting Clips
    G11934133Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the front door latch connector (A) and then remove the mounting clip (B).
    Fig 7: Disconnect Front Door Latch Connector
    G11934134Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the connectors and front door module wiring harness (A).
    Fig 8: Disconnect Connectors And Front Door Module Wiring Harness
    G11934135Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the front door latch assembly.

    (Refer to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR LATCH ")

  13. Remove the front speaker.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "SPEAKERS ")

  14. Remove the front power window motor.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "POWER WINDOW MOTOR ")

  15. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • Apply sufficient grease on all rolling friction parts and springs.
    • Make sure that connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
    • Make sure that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
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