Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Rear Door Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
54steps
~324min
4/5difficulty
0102030405010.88N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

Door Trim Replacement
  • Be careful not to scratch the door trim and other parts.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the rear door trim (A).
  2. Disconnect the inside handle (A).
  3. Disconnect the connector (A).
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Check that the connectors are connected correctly and that each rod is securely connected.
    • Check that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
  5. Remove the rear door trim.
  6. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the inside handle (A).
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Check that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
  8. Remove the rear door trim.
  9. Remove the rear door trim panel seal (A).
    • Replace any damaged door trim seal.
  10. Using a star wrench, loosen the retaining screws.

    Tightening torque: 6.9 ~ 10.8 N·m

  11. Disconnect the connector (A) and the rod (B).
  12. Remove the rear door latch (C).
  13. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.
    • Check that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
  14. Remove the rear door trim.
  15. Remove the rear door belt inside weatherstrip (A).
  16. Remove the mounting screw, then remove the rear door belt outside weatherstrip (A).
  17. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the rear door opening upper weatherstrip (A).
  18. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the rear door frame molding (A).
    • To ensure product quality, the rear door frame molding must be replaced.
  19. Loosen the mounting screw and bolt, then remove the rear door bar (A).
  20. Remove the glass guide (B), then remove the rear door fixed glass (A).
  21. Remove the window mounting hole plug (B).
    • Using the door switch, align the mounting hole/bolt with the hole in the door.
    • If the window regulator motor does not operate, remove the motor and align the hole manually.
    • Be careful not to drop the glass and/or scratch its surface.
  22. Carefully move the glass (A) until the bolts are visible, then loosen them. Separate the glass from the glass run and carefully pull the glass out through the window opening.

    Tightening torque: 3.9 ~ 2.9 N·m

  23. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Move the glass up and down to check that it moves freely without binding.
    • If necessary, adjust the glass position.
  24. Remove the rear door trim.
  25. Disconnect the speaker connector (A).
  26. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the speaker (B).
  27. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Use sheet metal screws to secure the speaker.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
    • Check that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
  28. Remove the rear door trim.
  29. Disconnect the window regulator motor connector (A).
  30. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the window regulator motor (B).
  31. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Apply grease to areas with moving parts and springs.
    • Move the glass up and down to check that it moves freely without binding.
  32. Remove the rear door trim.
  33. Remove the hole plug (B).
  34. Loosen the mounting bolt, then remove the outside handle cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 0.7 ~ 0.5 N·m

  35. Remove the outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.
  36. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Check that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
  37. Remove the following parts:
    • Tailgate Trim
    • Glass
    • Rear door DIV channel
    • Rear door fixed glass
  38. Loosen the rear door module mounting bolts, then remove the rear door module (A).

    Tightening torque: 6.9 ~ 10.8 N·m

  39. Disconnect the connectors, then remove the harness (A).
  40. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Apply a sufficient amount of grease to the moving parts.
    • Check that the connectors are connected correctly and that each rod is securely connected.
    • Check that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
  41. Disconnect the clips, then remove the rear door side weatherstrip (A).
  42. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
Inside Handle Replacement Door Latch Replacement Glass Replacement Speaker Replacement Window Regulator Motor Replacement Outside Handle Replacement Door Module Replacement Door Side Weatherstrip Replacement

Adjustment

Window Adjustment
  • Inspect the glass guide for damage or wear, and replace if necessary.
  1. Remove the rear door trim.
  2. Remove the window mounting hole plug (B).
  3. Carefully move the glass (A) until the glass mounting bolts are visible, then loosen them.
  4. Make sure the glass moves smoothly.
Door Position Adjustment
  • After installing the door, check that it is flush with the adjacent body panels, then check that the gaps between the front, rear, and bottom door edges and the body are even. Make sure the door and body edges are parallel. Replace the mounting bolts before adjusting.
  1. Make sure the door and body edges are parallel.
  2. When adjusting the doors, place the vehicle on a hard, level surface.
  3. Adjust at the hinges (A):
    • Slightly loosen the door mounting bolts and move the door inward or outward until it is flush with the body.
    • Slightly loosen the hinge mounting bolts and move the door forward or backward, up or down, to align the gaps.
    • Place a shop towel on the jack to avoid damaging the door during door adjustment. Tightening torque: (B): 21.6 ~ 26 N·m (C): 34.3 ~ 41 N·m
  4. Apply grease to the hinge moving parts indicated by the arrows.
  5. Check for water leaks.
  6. Loosen the screws (B) just enough to allow the latch to move.

    Tightening torque: (B): 16.7 ~ 22 N·m

  7. Tap the striker with a plastic hammer to adjust it. The striker will not move much, but will allow some adjustment.
  8. While holding the outside handle, press the door against the body to make sure the striker allows flush seating. If the door latches correctly, tighten the screws and recheck.
Door Latch Adjustment Make sure the door latches securely without slamming it. If the striker (A) needs adjustment: The striker mounting nuts are locked. The striker can be precisely adjusted up or down, in or out.

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