Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Door Outside Handle

9steps
~54min
3/5difficulty
Done 0 of 9

Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Front Door Outside Handle

Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Remove the front door trim. (Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Trim")
  2. Remove the door handle mounting base (A) after loosening the screws.
  3. Disconnect the front door speaker connector (A), then remove the wiring harness clips.
  4. Remove the front door trim cover seal (A).
  5. Disconnect the door lock rod (A).
  6. Disconnect the front door outside handle connector (A).
  7. Remove the hole plug (B), then loosen the bolt and remove the door lock assembly (A).
  8. Remove the front door outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Picanto JA quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.