Kia Sportage: Rear Door / Rear Door Outside Handle Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Rear Door / Rear Door Outside Handle 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 trim. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")

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)

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

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Be sure to install the outside handle pad (A) between the outside handle and the door panel.

•	Make sure that the connector is connected properly.

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

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