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Kia optima exterior door handle remova.
After loosening the mounting screws then remove.
To remove the four bolts holding the speaker in place use either a phillips head screwdriver or an 8mm socket with a 1 4 drive ratchet.
After loosening the mounting screws then remove the inside handle a.
Exterior door handle trim cap replacement sa198 this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the exterior door handle trim cap of some 2015my optima qf vehicles produced from september 2 2014 through august 24 2015 which may experience an inoperative driver s side exterior door handle.
Kia door handlepart number.
Remove the inside handle cage a.
Loosen the mounting screws and remove the front door inside handle a.
Remove the front door trim.
To disconnect the two cables for the door opener handle and door lock switch you just have to press a small black plastic release tab on the bracket in between the two cables.
826202g000k2 handle assembly front door inside r vehicle specific fits the following kia models.
Kia optima exterior door handle replacement passenger side rear richmond virginia lee arrived prepared and ready for his tasks after a little brief history on my car and went straight to work.
Refer to front door front door trim 2.
Then remove the inside handle a.
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After loosening the mounting screws then remove the front door trim a.
Remove the front door quadrant inner cover a.
Remove rear exterior door handle 2007 kia optima.
Repair procedures replacement 1.
Door trim replacement be careful not to scratch the door trim and other parts.
The oem original equipment manufacturer front door speaker is situated at the front bottom corner of the door frame.
Front door inside handle.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Door trim replacement.
Please take a look at picture 13 picture 15 and picture 17 to see arrows pointing to the release button.
That may be able to help someone else while they re trying to do something else on the car like change a lock on your door handle or remove.
Here is a video guide on how to remove and replace a door panel and a broken door handle on a 2009 kia optima.
Kia is requesting the completion of this service action on.