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

Rear Door Outside Handle 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
5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  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

  4. Remove the rear door outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure to install the outside handle escutcheon (A) between the outside handle and the door panel.
    • Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

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