Kia Optima: Rear Door / Rear Door Outside Handle
Components and components location
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1. Rear door outside handle
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Repair procedures
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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Remove the plug hole, loosen the mounting bolt and remove the rear door
outside handle (A).
Tightening torque :
6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft)
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To install, reverse removal procedure.
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Make sure the door locks / unlocks and opens / closes
properly.
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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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Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the rear door trim.
(Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")
2.
Loosen the mounting screws and ...
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Pull down the rear door window glass to the lowest level by pressing
the power window glass switch.
2.
Remov ...
Other information:
Special service tools
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
LKA Compensator
(09890-3V100)
Used for compensating front view camera unit
SCC Setting Reflec ...
Your vehicle is equipped with an occupant detection system in the front passenger's
seat.
The occupant detection system is designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated
front passenger and determine if the passenger's front air bag should be enabled
(may inflate) or not. Only the fro ...