Kia Soul EV: Rear Door / Rear Door Outside Handle Repair procedures
1.
Remove the rear door trim.
(Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")
2.
Remove the hole plug (A).
3.
After loosening the mounting bolt, remove the rear door outside handle cover (B).
Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
4.
Remove the rear door outside handle (A) by sliding it backward.
5.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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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Make sure that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
Component Location
1. Rear door outside handle
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Component Location
1. Rear door latch
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Other information:
High Voltage Shut-off Procedure
Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information
and Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage
system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious
electrical injuries.
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Component Location
1. Steering column shroud lower panel2. Steering column shroud upper panel
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