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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
    G12144612Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the terminals No. 2 and No. 3 to battery voltage (12V) and check that the motor operates smoothly when connecting the terminals below.

    [Safety window motor] 

    Fig 2: Front Power Window Motor Terminals Description Chart - Safety Window Motor
    G12144613Courtesy 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
    G12144614Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.