Kia Niro: Front Door / Front Door Outside Handle Repair procedures

Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Front Door / Front 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.

•	Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the front door module. (Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Module")

Remove the plug hole cap (A) and then loosen the bolt.

Tightening torque :

3.4 - 5.7 N·m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf·m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb·ft)

3.	Remove the door lock assembly (A).

4.	Disconnect the front door outside handle connector (A).

5.	Remove the front 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.

Front Door Outside Handle Components and components location

Component Location 1. Front door outside handle ...

Front Door Latch Components and components location

Component Location 1. Front door latch ...

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