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Front Power Window Motor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Kia Niro 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 front door trim.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT DOOR TRIM ")

  3. Disconnect the motor connector (A) from the motor.
    G13204676Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the terminal No. 2 and No. 1 to battery voltage (12V) and check that the motor operates smoothly when connecting the terminals below.

    [Safety Window Motor] 

    G13204677Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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] 

    G13204678Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.