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Removal And Installation

  1. Remove door frame inner cover:
    1. Remove door inner cover fasteners (2).
    2. Remove door frame inner cover.
      Fig 1: Removing Door Frame Inner Cover
      G01100866Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove door inner handle cover:
      1. Remove cover and screw.
      2. Fig 2: Removing Door Inner Handle Cover
        G01100867Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove ashtray:
      1. Remove ashtray from door trim.
        Fig 3: Removing Ashtray From Door Trim
        G01100868Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      2. Disconnect ashtray lamp connector.
    5. Remove door trim:
      1. Remove door handle pad.
      2. Remove door trim screws (3).
        Fig 4: Removing Door Trim Screws & Door Trim
        G01100869Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      3. Disconnect door trim connector.
    6. Remove door screen.
      NOTE: Peel door screen off carefully so that it can be reused.
      Fig 5: Removing Door Screen
      G01100870Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    7. Remove belt inner weatherstrip.
      Fig 6: Removing Belt Inner Weatherstrip
      G01100871Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    8. Remove door speaker:
      1. Remove door speaker screws (4).
        Fig 7: Removing Door Speaker
        G01100872Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      2. Disconnect door speaker connector.
    9. Remove window glass:
      1. Reconnect power window switch and safety window ECU connector.
      2. Connect negative battery terminal.
      3. Turn ignition switch "ON" and set window glass grip bolts on access hole.
        Fig 8: Removing Window Glass Bolts
        G01100873Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      4. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
      5. Disconnect negative battery terminal.
      6. Disconnect power window switch and safety window ECU connector.
      7. Remove glass guide bolts (2) and screw (1).

        Tightening torque:

        7-11 N.m (0.7-1.1 kg.m, 5.1-8.0 lb. ft)

        Fig 9: Removing Glass Guide Bolts & Screw
        G01100874Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      8. Remove fixed glass.
      Fig 10: Removing Fixed Glass
      G01100875Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    10. Remove glass run channel.
      NOTE: When install the glass run channel, use soap and water for lubrication.
      Fig 11: Removing Glass Run Channel
      G01100876Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    11. Remove window glass grip bolts (2).
    CAUTION: Remove the glass carefully to avoid breakage.

    Tightening torque:

    8-12 N.m (0.8-1.2 kg.m, 5.8-8.7 lb. ft)

    Fig 12: Removing Window Glass Grip Bolts
    G01100877Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove door module assembly:
    1. Disconnect inner handle cables (2).
      Fig 13: Disconnecting Inner Handle Cables
      G01100878Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect door module connector.
    3. Remove wire harness from door module assembly.
    4. Remove door module bolts (3) and nuts (2).

      Tightening torque:

      7-11 N.m (0.7-1.1 kg.m, 5.1-8.0 lb. ft)

    Fig 14: Removing Door Module Bolts
    G01100879Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Separate door module assembly from door latch assembly:
    1. Push the stopper with a screwdriver.
    2. Push the door module toward the door latch and remove it.
    Fig 15: Separating Door Module Assembly From Door Latch Assembly
    G01100880Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install in reverse order of removal.