Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 495

Fig. 32: Identifying Cinching Latch Assembly And Latch Mounting Screws 
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7. Installation is the reverse of removal. 

POWER TAILGATE SWITCH 

INSPECTION 

OVERHEAD CONSOLE DOOR SWITCH INSPECTION 

1. Check the overhead console door switch input/output value by using the diagnostic tool. If the operation 

of overhead console door switch is abnormal, check the IPM and replace.  

2. When checking the overhead console switch operation, select a vehicle type and "IPM". 

NOTE:

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Check the power tailgate for normal operation.  

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Check the normal operating whenever a power tailgate component is 
removed or replaced. If the chime sound is heard, check the DTC, 
wiring harness and cable connections.  

 

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Fig. 33: Identifying Scan Tool Display - IPM 
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3. Select a in panel module (IPM) and "02. CURRENT DATA". 

Fig. 34: Diagnosis Tool Display - CURRENT DATA 
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4. Check the PSD PTG power control switch and PTG switch output value. 

 

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Fig. 35: Identifying Scan Tool Display - PTG Open/Close 
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5. Confirm that output is changed by the controlling ON/OFF of each switch on the overhead console.  

TAILGATE SWITCH INSPECTION 

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

of tailgate module is abnormal, replace power tailgate switch.  

2. When checking tailgate switch operation, select a vehicle type and "POWER SLIDING/TAILGATE" 

menu. 

Fig. 36: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Power Sliding/Tailgate 
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3. Select the "POWER TAILGATE" menu to check. 

 

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Fig. 37: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Power Tailgate 
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4. Select the sensor output. And then check the power tailgate local switch output value changed by the 

controlling PTG. 

Fig. 38: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Local Open/Close Switch 
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5. If there is no input/output change from OFF to ON during PTG operation, change the power tailgate 

switch.  

REPLACEMENT 

OVERHEAD CONSOLE SWITCH 

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.  

2. Open the sunglass case cover from the overhead console then remove the 2 screws holding the overhead 

 

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