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Door Outside Handle

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

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

  3. Remove the hole plug (A).
  4. After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the front door outside handle cover (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Front Door Outside Handle Cover
    G12237972Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the front door outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Door Outside Handle
    G12237973Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.