Kia Optima DL3: Power Door Locks / Power Door Lock Module

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

Remove the front door module.

(Refer to Body - "Front Door Module")

Disconnect the connector from the door lock actuator.

Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground as shown below. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.

[LH]

[RH]

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

Remove the rear door module.

(Refer to Body - "Rear Door Module")

Disconnect the connector from the door lock actuator.

Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground as shown below. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.

[Central Lock]

[Power Child Lock]

[LH]

[RH]

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

Remove the trunk lid trim.

(Refer to Body - "Trunk Lid Trim")

Disconnect the trunk lock module connector (A).

Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground as shown below. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.

Remove the front door latch.

(Refer to Body - "Front Door Latch")

Remove the rear door latch.

(Refer to Body - "Rear Door Latch")

Remove the trunk lid latch.

(Refer to Body - "Trunk Lid Latch")

Install in the reverse of the removal.