Kia Sportage: Power Windows / Power Window Switch Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Power Windows / Power Window Switch Repair procedures

Inspection

Driver Power Window Switch

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the driver door trim. (Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim")

3.	Disconnect the power window switch connector from the door trim.

4.	Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position as shown below. [Power Window Switch Inspection] [Power Door Lock Switch Inspection] [Power Door Lock Indicator Inspection] [Power Window Lock Switch Inspection]

Assist Power Window Switch

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the assist door trim. (Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim")

3.	Disconnect the power window switch connector from the door trim.

4.	Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position as shown below. [Power Window Switch Inspection] [Power Door Lock Switch Inspection] [Power Door Lock Indicator Inspection]

Rear Power Window Switch

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the rear door trim. (Refer to Body - "Rear Door Trim")

3.	Disconnect the power window switch connector from the door trim.

4.	Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position as shown below. [Power Window Switch Inspection] [Rear Seat Heater Switch Inspection]

Removal

Driver Power Window Switch

•	When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

•	When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal tool not to damage the surface.

•	Be careful to store and handle the trim when removing/installing because lubricant and oil can leave a stain on the trim.

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the front door trim. (Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim")

3.	Loosen the front door trim armrest assembly mounting screws.

4.	Remove the front door trim armrest assembly (A).

Remove the front door power window switch assembly (A) after disengaging the mounting clips.

Replace any damaged clips.

Assist Power Window Switch

•	When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

•	When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal tool not to damage the surface.

•	Be careful to store and handle the trim when removing/installing because lubricant and oil can leave a stain on the trim.

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the front door trim. (Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim")

3.	Loosen the front door inner grip handle mounting screws.

4.	Remove the front door inner grip handle (A).

5.	Loosen the front door trim armrest assembly mounting screws.

6.	Remove the front door trim armrest assembly (A).

Remove the front door power window switch assembly (A) after disengaging the mounting clips.

Replace any damaged clips.

Rear Power Window Switch

•	When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

•	When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal tool not to damage the surface.

•	Be careful to store and handle the trim when removing/installing because lubricant and oil can leave a stain on the trim.

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the rear door trim. (Refer to Body - "Rear Door Trim")

3.	Loosen the rear door trim armrest assembly mounting screws.

4.	Remove the rear door trim armrest assembly (A).

Remove the rear door power window switch assembly (A) after disengaging the mounting clips.

Replace any damaged clips.

Installation

Driver Power Window Switch

1.	Install the front door power window switch assembly.

2.	Install the front door trim armrest assembly.

3.	Install the front door trim.

4.	Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Assist Power Window Switch

1.	Install the front door power window switch assembly.

2.	Install the front door trim armrest assembly.

3.	Install the front door inner grip handle.

4.	Install the front door trim.

5.	Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Rear Power Window Switch

1.	Install the rear door power window switch assembly.

2.	Install the rear door trim armrest assembly.

3.	Install the rear door trim.

4.	Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Power Window Switch Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram Driver Power Window Switch [Driver power window switch (Safety)] [Driver Power Window Switch (Safety) + Door Lock Indicator] ...

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