Kia Optima: Replacements
Door Trim Replacement
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Be careful not to scratch
the door trim and other parts. |
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Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
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| 1. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the front door quadrant inner cover (A).

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| 2. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the front door trim (A).

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| 3. |
Remove the inside handle cage
(A).

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| 4. |
Disconnect the connectors (A).

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| 5. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Make sure connectors
are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
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Make sure the
door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly. |
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Inside Handle Replacement
| 1. |
Remove the front door trim |
| 2. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the inside handle (A).

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| 3. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Make sure the
door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly. |
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Glass Replacement
| 1. |
Remove the front door trim. |
| 2. |
Disconnect the speaker connector
(B). |
| 3. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the speaker (A).

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| 4. |
Remove the front door belt inside
weatherstrip (A).

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| 5. |
Remove the glass mounting hole
plug (B).
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Use the door
switch to align the mounting hole/bolt with the hole in
the door. |
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If unable to
operate the window motor, remove the motor and align the
hole by hand. |
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Be careful not
to drop the glass and/or scratch the glass surface. |
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| 6. |
Carefully adjust the glass (A)
until you can see the bolts, then loosen them. Separate the glass from the
glass run and carefully pull the glass out through the window slot.
Tightening torque :
3.9 ~ 2.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 11.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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| 7. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Roll the glass
up and down to see if it moves freely without binding. |
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Adjust glass
position as needed. |
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Make sure the
door lock and opens properly. |
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Speaker Replacement
| 1. |
Remove the front door trim. |
| 2. |
Disconnect the speaker connector
(B). |
| 3. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the speaker (A).

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| 4. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Use sheet metal
screws to secure the speaker. |
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Make sure the
door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly. |
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Make sure connectors
are connected properly and each rod is connected securely. |
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Power Window Motor Replacement
| 1. |
Remove the front door trim. |
| 2. |
Disconnect the power window motor
connector (B). |
| 3. |
After loosening the mounting
screws, then remove the power window motor (A).

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| 4. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Grease should
be applied to areas where there is rotational parts and
springs. |
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Roll the glass
up and down to see if it moves freely without binding. |
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Make sure the
door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly. |
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Door Module Assembly Replacement
| 1. |
Remove the following parts:
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| 2. |
Loosen the mounting bolt (A).

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| 3. |
After loosening the door module
mounting bolts, then remove the front door module (A).
Tightening torque:6.9~10.8
N.m (0.7~1.1 kgf.m, 5.1~8.0 lb-ft)
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| 4. |
Disconnect the outside handle
connector (A) and outside handle rod (B).

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| 5. |
Disconnect the connectors and
door module wiring harness (A).

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| 6. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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The area of whole
parts should be applied with sufficient grease. |
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Make sure connectors
are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
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Make sure the
door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly. |
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Outside Handle Replacement
| 1. |
Remove the front door trim. |
| 2. |
Remove the front door module. |
| 3. |
Remove the hole plug (B). |
| 4. |
After loosening the mounting
bolt, then remove the outside handle cover (A).
Tightening torque:0.7 ~
0.5 N.m (0.07 ~ 0.1 kgf.m, 1.0 ~ 0.7 lb-ft)
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| 5. |
Remove the outside handle (A)
by sliding it rearward.

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| 6. |
Disconnect the outside handle
connector (A).

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| 7. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Make sure the
door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly. |
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Make sure the
door locks and opens properly. |
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Door Latch Replacement
| 1. |
Remove the following items :
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| 2. |
Loosen the mounting bolt (A).

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| 3. |
After loosening the door module
mounting bolts, then remove the front door module (A).
Tightening torque:6.9 ~
10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
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| 4. |
Disconnect the outside handle
connector (A).

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| 5. |
Disconnect the connector (C)
and rod (B). |
| 6. |
Remove the rear door latch (A).

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| 7. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Make sure the
connector is connected properly. |
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Make sure the
door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly. |
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Door Side Weatherstrip Replacement
| 1. |
Loosen the checker mounting bolts. |
| 2. |
Detach the clips, then remove
the front door side weatherstrip (A).

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| 3. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal. |
Glass Adjustment
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Check the glass run channel
for damage or deterioration, and replace them if necessary.
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