Kia Sportage: Front Door / Front Door Module Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Front Door / Front Door Module Repair procedures

Replacement

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the front door trim. (Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Trim")

2.	Remove the front door outside handle. (Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Outside Module")

3.	Disconnect the front door main connector (A).

4.	Loosen the front door outside handle base mounting bolt (A).

5.	Disconnect the outside rear view mirror connector (A).

Loosen the front door latch mounting screws (A) and door lower channel mounting bolts (B).

Tightening torque :

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

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

Remove the rear door module (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :

8.8 - 13.7 N·m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf·m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb·ft)

8.	Disconnect the wiring (A) and door latch connector (B).

9.	Remove the door latch (A).

10.	Disconnect the connectors and front door module wiring harness (A).

11.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	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.

Front Door Module Components and components location

Component Location 1. Front door module ...

Front Door Outside Handle Components and components location

Component Location 1. Front door outside handle ...

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