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Front Power Window Motor

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the front door trim.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT DOOR TRIM ")

  3. Disconnect the motor connector from the motor.
    Fig 1: Front Power Window Motor Connector Terminals
    G11867000Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the terminals No. 1 and No. 2 to battery boltage (12V) and check that the motor operates smoothly when connected to the following terminals:

    [Safety window motor] 

    Fig 2: Front Power Window Motor Terminals Description Chart - Safety Window Motor
    G11867001Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the motor terminals directly to battery voltage (12V) and check that the motor operates smoothly. Next, reverse the polarity and check that the motor operates smoothly in the reverse direction. If the operation is abnormal, replace the motor.

    [Standard window motor] 

    Fig 3: Front Power Window Motor Terminals Description Chart - Standard Window Motor
    G11867002Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.