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Front Power Window Motor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Kia K900. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the front door trim.

    (Proceed to Body - "FRONT DOOR TRIM ")

  3. Disconnect the connector from the motor.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector From Motor
    G11802050Courtesy 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: Power Window Motor Connector Terminals Position Chart
G11802051Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Fig 3: Power Window Motor Circuit Diagram
G11802052Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.