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Rear Power Window Motor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Kia Soul EV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the rear door trim.

    (Refer to Body - "REAR DOOR TRIM ")

  3. Disconnect the connector (A) from the motor.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector From Motor
    G10744708Courtesy 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.
Fig 2: Motor Terminals Continuity Chart
G10744709Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.