Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 293

Fig. 6: Identifying Seat Warmer Switch Connectors 
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4. Remove the windshield deicer switch from the center fascia panel switch. 

Fig. 7: Identifying Windshield Deicer Switch 
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5. Installation is the reverse of removal.  

WINDSHIELD DEICER TIMER 

INSPECTION 

While operating the components, check whether the operations are normal. See Fig. 8. 

1. Once Generator "L" is ON, if the defogger is switched ON, the defogger will stay ON for 20 minutes 

duration.  

 

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2. If defogger switch is pressed again (see Step 1), or if ignition is switched OFF, the defogger will shut 

OFF.  

3. If Generator "L" is OFF, the defogger will shut OFF. 

Fig. 8: Defogger Timing Chart 
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Power Door Locks - Sedona 

COMPONENT LOCATION 

Fig. 1: Identifying Power Door Locks Component Locations 
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POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS 

INSPECTION 

 

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FRONT DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR 

1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to FRONT DOOR .  

2. Disconnect the 4P connector from the actuator. 

Fig. 2: Identifying Front Door Lock Actuator 4P Connector 
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3. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground according. See Fig. 3. To prevent damage to 

the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily. 

Fig. 3: Testing Front Door Lock Actuator 
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SLIDING DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR 

1. Remove the sliding door trim panel. Refer to REAR DOOR .  

2. Disconnect the 6P connector from the actuator. 

 

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