Kia 813104D010 Front Door O/R Latch & Actuator Assembly, Left

Remove the door trim panel and the water shield, then remove the inside door handle fastener and separate the handle from the door module. Rotate the handle and pull the cables from the handle, then disconnect the cables. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Lower the window a quarter of the way and tape it in place. Remove the door trim panel. If the glass cannot be moved, remove the power window motor and lower the glass by hand, taping it in place to prevent it from falling. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal and remove the door water shield by carefully peeling it back. Remove the inside door handle and the door latch mounting bolts, followed by the door speaker. Disconnect the window glass from the window regulator, then remove the lock cylinder shield fasteners and shield if equipped. Disconnect the lock rod and outside door handle rod by prying the retaining clips outwards, then rotate the clips up and pull the rods out of the handle. Disconnect the electrical connectors, disengage the harness retainers, and remove the harness from the module. Remove the door module fasteners and pull the module away from the door to release the retaining tabs, then maneuver the module with the latch assembly from the door. Installation is the reverse of removal.