Kia Sportage: Front Door / Front Door Outside Handle Repair procedures
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the plug hole cap (B) and then loosen the bolt and remove the
door lock assembly (A).

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Remove the front door outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.

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Disconnect the front door outside handle connector (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure that the connector is connected properly.
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Make sure that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes
properly.
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Component Location
1. Front door outside handle
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Component Location
1. Front door latch
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Other information:
Component Location
1. Hood latch release handle
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✽ NOTICE - All wheel drive
The conditions of on-road or offroad that demand all wheel drive mean all
functions of your vehicle are exposed to extreme stress than under normal road conditions.
Slow down and be ready for changes in the composition and traction of the surface
under your tires. ...