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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the front door window glass.

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

  2. Disconnect the front door main connector (A).
    Fig 1: Disconnect Front Door Main Connector
    G11791479Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the outside rear view mirror connector (A).

    (4Door, 5Door) 

    Fig 2: Locate Outside Rear View Mirror Connector (4Door, 5Door)
    G11791480Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    (2Door) 

    Fig 3: Locate Outside Rear View Mirror Connector (2Door)
    G11791481Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Loosen the front door latch (B) mounting screws.
  5. After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the front door module (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    Bolt: 6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

    Screw: 6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

    (4Door, 5Door) 

    Fig 4: Loosen Front Door Latch Mounting Screws (4Door, 5Door)
    G11791482Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    (2Door) 

    Fig 5: Loosen Front Door Latch Mounting Screws (2Door)
    G11791483Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the front door outside handle connector (A) and remove the front door outside handle rod (B).
    Fig 6: Remove Front Door Outside Handle Rod
    G11791484Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the front door main connector pad (A) and mounting clip (B).
    Fig 7: Locate Front Door Main Connector Pad And Mounting Clip
    G11791485Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the front door latch connectors (A).
    Fig 8: Locate Front Door Latch Connectors
    G11791486Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the connectors and front door module wiring harness (A).
    Fig 9: Locate Connectors And Front Door Module Wiring Harness
    G11791487Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the front door latch assembly.

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

  11. Reomove the front speaker.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "SPEAKERS ")

  12. Remove the front power window motor.

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

  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • The area of whole parts should be applied with sufficient grease.
    • Make sure connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
    • Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly
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