Need to replace the window regulator of your Kia Forte? This guide is a step-by-step procedure on how to replace the window regulator of the Kia Forte 2018-2022.
What you will need
- Kia Forte Window Regulator
- Mechanic Metric Toolset
- 10mm Socket
- Pick Tool
Procedure
- Remove the door panel. If you need help with this step, follow these procedures for removing the door panel.
2. Remove the window. If you need help with this step, follow these procedures for the removal of the window.
3. Remove the nine 10mm bolts on the window regulator’s panel by turning them counterclockwise using a 10mm socket.
4. Remove the rubber grommet of the inner door handle’s cable by pulling it out from the window regulator.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector of the window regulator motor by pressing on the clip and pulling the connector out.
6. Pop out the window regulator to have access to the inside cable attached to the window regulator’s panel.
7. Remove the cable of the inner door handle from the window regulator’s panel by pulling it out.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector for the door actuator by pressing the clip and pulling the connector out.
9. Detach the inside cable from the clips on the window regulator by pressing the clip and pulling the cable out. Use a pick tool to pull the cable out easily.
10. Push the rubber grommet of the inside cable out from the window regulator and place the cable on the other side of the window regulator.
11. Pull the cable harness rubber grommets out from the window regulator and detach the cables from the clips by pulling them out.
12. Pull the window regulator out from the door and remove the cable harness from the window regulator by pulling it out from the other side.
13. Carry the new window regulator near the door and insert the cable harness into the hole on the right side of the window regulator.
14. Set the new window regulator to the door. Then connect and attach the cables to set the cable harness into place.
15. Insert the cable of the inner door handle and the cable of the door actuator to the other side of the window regulator. Then push the inside line back the clips to set it into place. 
16. Reconnect the electrical connector of the door actuator by pressing the connector into the door actuator.
17. Set the window regulator to its original position and install the nine 10mm bolts to hold the window regulator.
18. Press the rubber grommet of the inner door handle’s cable back to the window regulator.
19. Reinstall the window. If you need help with this step, follow these procedures for the installation of the door panel.
20. Reinstall the door panel. If you need help with this step, follow these procedures for installing the door panel.
We hope you find the 2018➕ Kia Forte Window Regulator Replacement DIY guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Kia.