Door Outside Handle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Disconnect the connector after removing the door trim.
Refer to "FRONT DOOR "
After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the key holder (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Key Holder
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Remove the outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.

Fig 2: Removing Outside Handle

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