Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Door Latch Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 17Maintenance — 17Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 24Restraints — 48Brake System — 37Body (Interior and Exterior) — 207Body Electrical System — 203Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 80Electric Vehicle Battery System — 115
11steps
~66min
3/5difficulty
Done 0 of 11

Replacement

  1. Remove the front door module. (Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Module")
  2. Remove the front door outside handle base (A) by pressing the stopper pins at the rear.
  3. Disconnect the front door outside handle connector (A).
  4. Remove the front door outside handle cable (A).
  5. To disconnect the front door outside handle base connector (A), turn it counterclockwise and pull it forward.
  6. Disconnect the front door outside handle connector (A).
  7. Disconnect the front door lock connector (A).
  8. Remove the front door latch assembly (B) by pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
  9. Remove the front door inside handle (A).
  10. Remove the front door inside handle cable (A) by pressing it rearward.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
    • Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.

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