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Rear Power Window Motor

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

    (Refer to Body - "REAR DOOR TRIM ")

  3. Disconnect the motor connector from the motor.
    G12351734Courtesy 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] 

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  5. Connect the motor terminals No. 1 and No. 2 directly to battery voltage (12V) and check that the motor operates smoothly.

If the operation is abnormal, replace the motor.

[Standard Window Motor] 

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