Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Body Electrical System

Charge Door Opener Actuator Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body Electrical System
General Information — 17Maintenance — 17Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 24Restraints — 48Brake System — 37Body (Interior and Exterior) — 207Body Electrical System — 203Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 80Electric Vehicle Battery System — 115
12steps
~72min
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Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
  3. Remove the charge door opener cover assembly. (Refer to Body - "Charge Door Cover")
  4. Disconnect the charge door opener actuator cable (A).
  5. Remove the charge door opener actuator (C) after loosening the mounting bolts (A) and screws (B).

Installation

  1. Install the charge door opener actuator and cable.
  2. Install the charge door opener cover assembly on the front bumper cover.
  3. Install the front bumper cover.
  4. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Inspection

  1. Disconnect the connector from the charge door opener actuator.
  2. Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) battery cables to terminals 1 and 2, respectively.
  3. Check that the motor operates normally. Replace the motor if it operates abnormally.

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