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

Rear 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
4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
0102030405010.88N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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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 body surface.
  1. Remove the rear door trim. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")
  2. After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the rear door latch assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 6.9~10.8 N·m

  3. Disconnect the rear door lock connector (A).
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure the trunk lid locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
    • Adjust the alignment of the rear door.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.

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