Kia Rio: Rear Door / Rear Door Outside Handle

Components and components location

Component Location

1. 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")

2.

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.

4.

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.

    Components and components location Component Location 1. Rear door trim Repair procedures Replacement    Put on gloves to protect your hands.

    Components and components location Component Location 1. Rear door latch Repair procedures Replacement    Put on gloves to protect your hands.

    Other information:

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