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2003 KIA Sedona: a broken drivers side door handle..pin..corrosion

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My 2003 KIA Sedona has a broken driver's side door handle - actually it appears that the pin broke due to corrosion. How do I replace that pin? Thanks

Submitted: 1440 days and 4 hours ago via Automotix.

Category: Car

Value: $9

Status: CLOSED

Expert: Scott replied 1440 days and 4 hours ago.

Hello,

You will need to replace the entire door handle, which includes removing the door panel. You did not specify if it was interior or exterior, so, I will supply both.

If it is an exterior handle, preform the door panel removal, raise window all the way up, and you will see two bolts on either side of the handle. {take care as not to loose the door lock rod and handle rod positions. reinstall.

Scott.

Removal

1.	Disconnect negative battery cable.

Remove door trim.

A.	Remove door garnish.

B.	Remove one screw on the inside door handle cover.

C.	Remove inside door handle cover.

D.	Remove one screw on the pull handle.

E.	Remove three screws on the trim.

F.	Remove door trim by lifting it up.

G.	Disconnect window operating switch connectors.

3.	Remove two screws on the pull handle bracket.

4.	Remove inside door handle.

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