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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 connector (A) from the motor.

    (A: Safety, B: Standard)

    Fig 1: Locate Front Power Window Motor Connector Terminals
    G11937992Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. 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.

    [General Window Motor] 

    Fig 2: General Window Motor Terminal Description Chart
    G11937993Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the terminals No. 2 and No. 3 to battery voltage (12V) and check that the motor operates smoothly when connected to the following terminals.

    [Safety Window Motor] 

    Fig 3: Safety Window Motor Terminal Description Chart
    G11937994Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.