Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 391

Fig. 19: Identifying Tailgate Upper Trim And Clip 
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6. Loosen the screw, then remove tailgate side trim (A). 

Fig. 20: Identifying Tailgate Side Trim, Clip And Screw 
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7. Loosen the screws and clips to the lower tailgate trim (A). 

 

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Fig. 21: Identifying Lower Tailgate Trim, Screws And Clips 
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8. Installation is the reverse of removal. 

TAILGATE WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the tailgate weatherstrip (A). 

Fig. 22: Identifying Tailgate Weatherstrip

NOTE:

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Replace and damaged clips. 

 

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2. Installation is the reverse of removal.  

LATCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the tailgate trim. See TAILGATE TRIM REPLACEMENT.  

2. Disconnect the outside handle rod (A), connector (B) 

Fig. 23: Identifying Outside Handle Rod And Connector 
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3. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the latch assembly (A). 

Fig. 24: Identifying Latch Assembly And Screw

 

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4. Installation is the reverse of removal. 

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Make sure the connector is connected properly and the connecting rod is connected properly.  

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Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.  

ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the tailgate trim. See TAILGATE TRIM REPLACEMENT.  

2. Disconnect the outside handle rod (A), actuator rod (B), key cylinder rod (C) and connector.  

3. After loosening the mounting bolt and nuts, then remove the actuator assembly (D). 

Fig. 25: Identifying Outside Handle Rod, Actuator Rod, Key Cylinder Rod, Connector, Actuator 
Assembly And Torque Specifications 
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4. Installation is the reverse of removal. 

OUTSIDE HANDLE REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the tailgate trim. See TAILGATE TRIM REPLACEMENT.  

2. After loosening the mounting bolt and nuts, then remove the tailgate garnish (A). 

NOTE:



Make sure the connector is connected properly and the connecting 
rod is connected properly.  



Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.  

 

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