Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 492

Fig. 10: Identifying Scan Tool Display - PTG Open/Close 
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5. If there is no working in actuator, change the drive unit.  

OPTICAL SENSOR INSPECTION 

1. Check the power tailgate control module input/output value by using the diagnostic tool. If the operation 

of tailgate control module is abnormal, replace power tailgate drive unit.  

2. When checking the optical sensor, select a vehicle type and "POWER SLIDING/TAILGATE" menu. 

Fig. 11: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Power Sliding/Tailgate 
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3. Select "POWER TAILGATE". 

 

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Fig. 12: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Power Tailgate 
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4. Select the sensor output. And then check the optical sensor volt while operating power tailgate in power 

mode. 

Fig. 13: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Optical Sensor Volt 
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5. Change the drive unit, if there is no change during operation.  

DRIVE UNIT CLUTCH INSPECTION 

1. Check the power tailgate control module input/output value by using the diagnostic tool. If the operation 

of tailgate control module is abnormal, replace power tailgate drive unit.  

2. To check the clutch operation, select a vehicle type and "POWER SLIDING/TAILGATE" menu. 

 

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Fig. 14: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Power Sliding/Tailgate 
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3. Select power tailgate. 

Fig. 15: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Power Tailgate 
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4. Select the sensor output. And then check the clutch feedback sensor output while operating power tailgate 

in power mode. 

 

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Fig. 16: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Clutch Feedback 
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Above voltage and numerical value may be different from the real value. 

5. Change the drive unit, if there is no change during operation.  

REPLACEMENT 

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.  

2. Remove the third, fourth seat. Refer to SEAT .  

3. Remove the D pillar and luggage side trim. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM .  

4. Use a small screw driver to loosen clip (A). But do not remove power tailgate push rod (B). 

Fig. 17: Identifying Clip And Tailgate Lifter 
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5. Remove the power tailgate motor mounting bolts (3EA) and connectors (4EA). And then remove the 

 

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