Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 398

Fig. 61: Identifying Door Belt Weather Strip And Screw 
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2. Installation is the reverse of removal.  

REAR CHANNEL REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the door trim. See REPLACEMENT.  

2. Remove the glass. See GLASS REPLACEMENT.  

3. Loosen the rear channel mounting nuts.  

4. After disconnecting the glass molding, remove the rear channel (A). 

 

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Fig. 62: Identifying Rear Channel, Nuts And Torque Specifications 
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5. Installation is the reverse of removal.  

DOOR WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT 

1. Loosen the checker mounting bolts.  

2. Release the clips then remove the door weatherstrip (A). 

Fig. 63: Identifying Door Weatherstrip 
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3. Installation is the reverse of removal. 

 

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POWER WINDOW SWITCH REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the front door trim. See REPLACEMENT.  

2. Loosen the mounting screws (B).  

3. Disconnect the connector (A). 

Fig. 64: Identifying Connector And Screws 
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4. Remove the power window switch (A). 

Fig. 65: Identifying Power Window Switch 
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5. Installation is the reverse the removal.  

ADJUSTMENT 

GLASS ADJUSTMENT 

1. Remove the following parts. 

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Quadrant cover  

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Door trim.  

2. Carefully move the glass until you can see the glass mounting bolts, then loosen them.  

3. Check that the glass moves smoothly.  

4. Raise the glass fully, and check for gaps. 

Check that the glass contacts the glass run channel evenly. 

5. Check for water leaks. See Fig. 66. Run water over the roof and on the sealing area and note these items: 

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Use a 12 mm (1/2 in.) diameter hose (A).  

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Adjust the rate of water flow as shown (B) in illustration.  

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Do not use a nozzle.  

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Hold the hose about 300 mm (12 in.) away from The door (C).  

Fig. 66: Checking For Water Leaks 
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DOOR POSITION ADJUSTMENT 

NOTE:

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Check the glass run channel for damage or deterioration, and replace 
them necessary.  

 

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