2003 Kia Optima passenger door

2003 KIA OPTIMA
84,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JEFFREYWMILLER21
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I have a 2003 Kia Optima and the passenger door no longer works.. the window and the locks work, but it refuses to open. i can not get the door panle off becouse you have to have the car door open to get the screws out. is there any other way i could get the door open to get it fixed?
Oct 21, 2008 at 4:34 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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the only way to access the linkage is to remove the panel. That is the only way to open the door. I realize the seat is in the way, but you need to use a short screwdriver or an S shaped one.
Jul 11, 2009 at 10:22 PM
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