Kia Carens: Front Door / Front Door Trim Repair procedures
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective
tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to
prevent damage.
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Be careful not to scratch the door trim and other parts.
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the front door quadrant inner
cover (A).

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Remove the front door pull cap (A) and front door inside handle cap
(B).

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After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the front door inside
handle cover (A).

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

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Disconnect the outside rear view mirror switch connector (A) and power
window switch connector (B).

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Install in the reverse order 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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Component Location
1. Front door trim
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Replacement
1.
Remove the front door trim.
(Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Trim")
2.
After loosening the mounting ...
Other information:
Description
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Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the fuse box cover.
3.
Remove the starter relay (A).
4.
Check for c ...