Lift panel off frame.
How to remove door panel from kia sotento 2011.
2 use a small screwdriver to pry it away from the door.
I couldn t find any videos describing the technique so here ya go.
Hi quick video showing how to remove replace take off door panel in 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 kia sedona aka hyundai entourage.
This video shows the disassembly and internal workings of the kia sorento door latch mechanism that fails due to a small internal torsion spring that fractur.
Two cables lock handle.
Push in release tab.
Then carefully lift the plastic door panel off the top lip on the metal door frame.
Then move to the top inner corner of the door panel and gently pry off the triangular shaped sail panel with a flathead screwdriver.
Once the panel is off the door use the small flat head screwdriver to disconnect the power window switch.
1 remove speaker cover on inside door panel.
Slide the trim tool under the lower edge of the door panel.
Press in release tab.
Pry open the square screw cover at the bottom of the door pull well in the center of the armrest with a small flathead screwdriver.
Firmly pull out the plastic pop rivet friction fasteners on the bottom edge of the door panel.
Continue pulling out the pop rivets all along the bottom edge and both sides of the door panel.
Be careful of the paint.
3 the panel will expose the 3 main bolts that need to be removed.
Firmly pull out the bottom edge of the door panel to release the friction fasteners.
Continue pulling out the pop rivets all along the bottom edge and both sides of the door panel.
Work your way around the panel until you ve released all the clips then lift out and up to remove the panel.
4 the cable harness needs to be removed this is located behind the door panel.
Lift out rear edge.
Remove the one screw behind the screw cover.
Door won t open from either side.
Lift the door panel up and off the metal door frame.