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Front Power Window Motor

  1. Remove the front door trim.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT DOOR TRIM ")

  2. Remove the front door trim seal.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS ")

  3. Disconnect the connector (A) from the motor.
    G13706438Courtesy 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.

    [Standard window motor] 

    G13706439Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Safety window motor] 

    G13706440Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.