Remove the front door scuff trim.
Remove door panel kia sorento.
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3 the panel will expose the 3 main bolts that need to be removed.
Slide the trim tool under the lower edge of the door panel.
Be careful of the paint.
Locate the black plastic bracket for the door opener handle cable and the door lock rocker switch cable.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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4 the cable harness needs to be removed this is located behind the door panel.
Pry outward until you hear and feel the clips release.
Push in the small release tab on the rear edge of the bracket and lift it out of the mount on the back side of the door panel.
Set the trim piece aside in a safe place.
2 use a small screwdriver to pry it away from the door.
Then pry out the rubber screw cover at thebottom of the well in the arm rest.
Move to the outer edge of the door panel andlocate the round screw cover.
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Remove the two plastic tabs on the front edge of the bracket out of the mount.
Once the panel is off the door use the small flat head screwdriver to disconnect the power window switch.
You ll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge.
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Work your way around the panel until you ve released all the clips then lift out and up to remove the panel.
Pry out the rectangular trim piece behind thedoor opener handle with a small flathead screwdriver.