Here Is How To Remove A Door Panel On 2015 Kia Optima

In this video i show you how to diagnosis why your window wont go up or down. in my case both the window regulator and master switch we're not the reason why the window was not functioning properly. It turns out that the cables that go to the window regulator were faulty and needed to be replaced. unfortunately i was not able replace this part since we didn't have it at the moment. If you have any questions please leave down below and ill answer them as best as i can.

[@jayfromjax]

You're the only person online, including KIA manuals, that show the updated hidden screw compartment. I spent hours not realized I coulda just popped the fucker off. Thank you.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

thank you, Glad the video was useful

[@joerodriguez2354]

Best video I've seen anyone make when I'm I've tried looking up how to fix things in my own. Your the man! Hands down gonna subscribe

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Thank you I appreciate it ✊

[@tylergrace4515]

Only helpful video I’ve come across for this procedure, great job man

[@IB_Irish_Forever]

Great video I hve watch many auto repair video and I really appreciate the step by step process you went through. The audio faded out in the last portion but I was still able to barely here it. Great job and thank you.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Thank you!

[@garydaniel8096]

Thanks for the in depth video. It worked well. Only problem I have is how to get ALL the snaps to go back together without the door looking uneven?

[@PHILIPPODSKALAN]

Great job showing how to

[@carolinamendoza3227]

My 2 back windows roll down on my 2013 kia optima but won't roll up from the main switch but roll up from the back. Do you have an idea of what it could possibly be

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

You probably need to change your main switch

[@michaellafollette9602]

Thanks man, really in depth video.

[@IAMandychainlow2010]

Thanks bro, 👍🏿 great explaining and details

[@jimjohnson2915]

Hi. I have a 2015 Kia Sportage and want to replace the driver side power window main switch. Do I need to take the door panel off or off enough to get access to the power window main switch? Can you remove the power window main switch without taking off the door panel? Thanks.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

I believe you should be able to check for screws holding it down or maybe it's just clips but they do come off separately

[@DonB.-Mulefivefive]

Pops up separately by itself. Buy a repair manual for that year, make and model ( Haynes) and go for it.

[@marcogonzalez4694]

How do you line up the screw connected to the window if the window doesn’t go up or down ?

[@gad2302]

Hi! I have this problem with my Kia Optima SX 2014. It started with the getting down the driver window and when pressing the switch to get it up, the window was going up a bit and then to down. Then I press up again and it was going up. Later that strategy wasn't working and I had to hold the switch so that window go up. Now it went down and dont want to go up. Is in the very bottom and when I press the switch it go up a little little bit when I press the switch and if I press the switch again it goes down to the bottom again. What do you think that could be wrong? Thanks in advance for your answer.

[@rvanbeau2009]

I have a 2014 Kia Optima SXL. Bought replacement part and trying to perform procedure in this video. Kia ain't Toyota. This should have lasted way longer than it did. Clearly it was poor quality design or part.

[@user-kt3qm1hu9z]

6:56 Amy window won’t move up enough for me to reach the screws anyway around that ?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

You can remove your window motor and it should move up and down but if you do that it will be very hard to put it back because it's going to have a lot of tension

[@ajlauzon]

How were you able to manually roll down the window to line up the bolt with the hole? My window won’t roll down. It’s barely cracked but I’m wondering if I can take it all apart and put it back together with the window rolled all the way up.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

You can remove the fasteners from the top but its hard, i remember the window would not stay up so j was able to move it up and down. You can always remove the window motor regulator and it will allow you to move the window down but only do this if your motor is bad because your going to have a hard time putting it back on.

[@brendonbarrett2215]

Your video is awesome! Helped me a lot

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

thank you for watching, im glad it helped yout!

[@JesusHernandez-do5ne]

Having similar issues with my 2015 Kia Optima, my only question did you ever found out if the little wire was sold individually

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

unfortunately no I did not, it would be best to replace it as a unit. the cable gets chewed up and it makes it not useable.

[@JesusHernandez-do5ne]

ERICSDIYGARAGE yeah can’t seem to find it anywhere either, probably will replace the whole unit. Thanks anyway and very helpful information

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

thank you for watching, I would head to a salvage yard if you want to save money but you always run a risk of it having the same issue

[@DonB.-Mulefivefive]

@@ERICSDIYGARAGE Handy tip for you: Take a fully charged cordless drill with you and a pair of test leads with clips on each one( it helps to know which is positive and negative on that cordless drill battery) and use that cordless battery to test out the 12 volt items you're after. It'll aide you to make a decision as to what parts work, and which ones won't. Wrecking yards usually allow cordless items and they're not that savy about the old hands that come looking for parts.

[@Greg_call]

Thanks, great informational video.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Greg inConway thank you I appreciate it!

[@lewylulewylu]

Great stuff!! Subscribed! 🙏💪✨

[@josecuevas1309]

Great job man! Thank you so much!

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

thank you for watching👍

[@marianaandradecano8215]

Where would I be able to get the wires? Is there a name for them

[@mikebrooks8567]

Thank you! Appreciate the help!!!!

[@harlemmack9]

Great video it's the best 1 on Kia windows.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Thank you!

[@qctye]

Did you have to remove rivets? I removed the bolts but the piece won't come off and I'm afraid to damage it

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

No once you remove all the bolts just pull on it

[@qctye]

@@ERICSDIYGARAGE probably should've found this out sooner, but is it possible to remove while the window is still down inside?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

@@qctye you have to disconnect the window from the window regulator there should be access holes for that

[@qctye]

@@ERICSDIYGARAGE ah now I see. Not sure I want to take that step but I can see the issue, my lovely cable is down there all to hell tangled and destroyed looking somehow. thank you though! guess it's off to figure out a replacement now

[@MrsChortle]

I can close the passenger side window with my driver's side button but I cant open it. What do you think this could be?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

If it works to open the window on the passenger side controller then it will be a bad driver side controller that it bad

[@chrisbridges6611]

@@ERICSDIYGARAGE hey man I’ve got a question did you end up buying a new panel or were you able to get the wires and also the “reel” that the wires were connected to how did you get that back right if you did end up fixing it

[@harlemmack9]

Does the regulator come with the motor? How do I connect the motor to the regulator?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Yes it should come together

[@stephaniegaytan5634]

How much would it be for a motor for the window

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

it depends if you buy it new or you get one from a salvage yard so it would say 60-100 maybe more

[@DonB.-Mulefivefive]

@@ERICSDIYGARAGEwww.autozone.com/collision-body-parts-and-hardware/window-lift-motor?filterByKeyWord=window+motor+and+regulator&fromString=search&isIgnoreVehicle=false&model=motor . From 150 to 313 new. Wrecking yards do offer a hotline service that will locate your part any where in the US. Ask next time about it.

[@devyngray8395]

How did you get the black panel off that the window bracket is attached too? I removed the outer bolts as you showed, but mine won’t come off. Do you have to snatch it off?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

+Devyn Gray check the middle of the panel there should be 1 or 2 bolts holding it down you might need to remove you speaker as well

[@devyngray8395]

ERICSDIYGARAGE Okay. Do you have to remove the glass.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

+Devyn Gray yes you need to roll the glass down and pop the rubber seals once you remove them you'll have access to the two Fasteners holding the glass on that's probably what it's keep your panel in.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

+Devyn Gray those are probably ribbits you don't remove them you do need to remove your glass to remove the black panel

[@richardlopez8530]

@@ERICSDIYGARAGE how do you replace the back quarter window??

[@Angel60660]

Can this work for a 2014 kia optima?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Yes it should be the same.

[@Mrbrooks1911]

What is the name of that whole part to get fixed. Black panel and where can u get it from

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Mrbrooks1911 ypu can try to find it a salvage yard or dealer its the window motor assembly

[@michellereynosa3864]

How do you replace the holder on the regulator ?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

it comes as one complete unit

[@dennismelville7532]

Thank you for the detailed no frills video... I'm finding these cars are a POS... customer has a 2016 with 15k miles... and both rear window regulators taken a crap.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

It seems that these Regulators are very cheaply made and they don't hold up over time

[@DonB.-Mulefivefive]

@@ERICSDIYGARAGE Let's not condemn the maker of the car before we look at the offending part shall we? Heavy Equipment tech here with a number of years behind me on items that go up, down and sideways. Kia, has about the best drive train warranty in the market and with my 02 Optima with 250K on it, it does pretty good. The plastic, is encased in a closed environment with no way to release any of the heat, or for the plastic pieces to be warm during winters. Constant up and down on the window puts stresses on all parts at one pointing time and they will, in time, fail. Kids playing with the switches don't help matters either nor does parking a drink right over the top, of the master switch. The wire rope, ( proper name , small diameter that it is ) will in time, bind and kink , as you held it in your hand and could see it , and eventually snap. Or the plastic guides get chewed to hell and then they simply refuse to be the easy glide they should be. Solution for this situation is: replace both the regulator and the motor as a complete unit. Dorman sells OEM parts that meet or exceed the makers own specs. Practice and time Eric and you'll get it down. Very well done video. Keep at it and teach !

[@aileenmiller7974]

How do I know if the cable(s) is defective?... like, my motor works but the cables are like... off the track.... like, do I need to buy parts or just re-fees the cables? please help! D

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

If your cable is in good shape then you can try to reuse it but if it's not in good shape then it won't work

[@DonB.-Mulefivefive]

They usually come as a complete unit, regulator and motor together.

[@tonypeake4962]

Thanks

[@ryukuma1]

What if the window wont roll up and you cant access the screws?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

if I remember correctly you can push them up manually just might take a bit of force

[@ryukuma1]

@@ERICSDIYGARAGE I was able to change the window, thanks for the video. I ended up cutting the cables on the track that where twisted up.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

glad you figured it out👍thank you for watching!

[@adamwatkins76]

Thanks a bunch

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Thank you for watching!

[@jackharney7112]

One of my non-driver windows doesn’t work and neither the switch by the window or the master switch makes a sound

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Could be a bad window regulator motor

[@goldwolf0606]

You got to do this during the day bro.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

yes I know but sometimes you can't, I think for the most part the video is easy to follow

[@Straybullet82]

Tyvm

[@Kevin27-LM]

your smart though, 100

[@dumpsterfire6351]

Heat it and straighten it

[@GDaShef]

Good work but when teaching, you want to remind people to do it as safe as possible so they do not damage their car. So using plastic pry tool would be best so no one scratches their car. It should be common sense but everyone does not possess it.

[@robertsterling76]

Use the right tool for the job you can see where he messed up rhe door panel using a screwdriver spend the 10 dollars for the right stuff and the wire is broken lol people are saying g how great this is him doing it all wrong shade tree mechanics 😂

[@Darkmaster_69]

You skipped critical details

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Like

[@geohuynh63]

If you wasn't able to fix it why make a video

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Why not

[@PatArebalo]

Get your ass up there and make us a video then homeboy talking all that shit.

[@mjolnirrage]

This video is super informational. Kia dropped the ball on using cheap ass wires for the assembly. Both my rear windows have this same issue

[@DonB.-Mulefivefive]

Well Geo, if you feel that you can handle all of this on your own and become a YT super star , thenI expect to see your videos up here within the week. Start with a clutch, on a semi, and by the book, you've got 6 hours. Get to crackin, holmes...

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

I appreciate it thank you