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

Front Door Trim 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
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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Replacement
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Be careful not to scratch the door trim and other parts.
  1. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the front door handle bezel inner cover (A).
  2. Using a flat-tip screwdriver (A), remove the front door inside handle cap (B) and the front door rod cap (C).
  3. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the front door trim panel (A) using a flat-tip screwdriver (B).
  4. Remove the front door inside handle (A).
  5. Disconnect the outside rearview mirror switch connector (A) and the power window switch connector (B).
  6. 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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