Kia Soul EV: Charge Door Opener Cover / Charge Door Opener Actuator Repair procedures

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 Opener Cover")

4.	Remove 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.	Remove the connector from the charge door opener actuator.

2.	Connect battery positive (+) and negative (-) cables to terminals 1 and 2 respectively.

3.	Check that the motor operates normally. Replace the motor if it operates abnormally.

Components Location 1. Charge door opener actuator switch2. Charge door opener actuator3. Charge door opener cover ...

Components ...

Components 1. Rear bumper cover2. Rear bumper side bracket ...

Component Location 1. Front door trim ...