Kia Sportage: Rear Door / Rear Door Latch Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Rear Door / Rear Door Latch 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 rear door module. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Module")

2.	Remove the handle base (A) after disconnecting the cable (B).

3.	Remove the outside handle base support bracket (A) from the rear door latch.

4.	Remove the retainer (A) from the rear door latch.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connector is connected properly.

•	Make sure the door locks / unlocks and opens / closes properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

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