Kia Sportage: Rear Door / Rear 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 rear door trim.
(Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")
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Remove the rear door outside handle cover (A) after loosening the mounting
bolt.
Tightening torque :
6.9 - 10.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf·m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb·ft)
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Remove the rear door outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Be sure to install the outside handle pad (A) between
the outside handle and the door panel.

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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. Rear door outside handle
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Component Location
1. Rear door latch
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