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console (A). And then disconnect the connector (B). 

Fig. 39: Identifying Overhead Console And Connector 
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3. Installation is the reverse of removal.  

TAILGATE SWITCH 

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.  

2. Open the tailgate and remove the tailgate trim switch (A) using the appropriate trim tool. And then 

remove the connector (B). 

Fig. 40: Identifying Tailgate Switch And Connector 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

3. Installation is the reverse of removal. 

 

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Power Windows - Sedona 

COMPONENT LOCATION 

Fig. 1: Identifying Power Windows Components & Locations 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

POWER WINDOW MOTOR 

OPERATION 

FUNCTION OF SAFETY POWER WINDOW 

When driver door power window auto-up switch is operated, safety function is activated. 

 

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1. Safety function condition 

When the system detects a force of 100N during the window rising, window is reversed. 

2. Length of window reversing (except when holding the auto-up switch) 

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When detect the jamming within 4-300 mm from top of the door. 

--> Window is reversed until 350 mm from top of the door. 

Fig. 2: Identifying Safety Power Window Jamming Position (1 Of 3) 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

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When detect the jamming over the 300 mm from top of the door. 

--> Window is reversed until 50 mm from jamming position. 

Fig. 3: Identifying Safety Power Window Jamming Position (2 Of 3) 
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3. Length of window reversing (holding the auto-up switch) 

 

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When detect the jamming during holding the auto-up switch. 

--> Window is reversed until 20 mm from jamming position. 

Fig. 4: Identifying Safety Power Window Jamming Position (3 Of 3) 
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4. Safety function is not available area 

Safety function is not available within 4 mm from top of the door. 

INITIALIZING METHOD OF THE SAFETY POWER WINDOW 

1. Initializing of Battery Connection 

1. Power window operation before initializing 

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Manual-Up/Down function is available  

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Auto-Up function is not available 

(When holding the auto-up/down switch, window is operated as a manual-up/down.) 

2. Initializing method 

Close the window in window open position, and holding the switch in window full close position 
more than 1 second. 

REPLACEMENT 

FRONT POWER WINDOW MOTOR 

1. Remove (-) negative battery terminal.  

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

3. Remove the window motor (B) after disconnecting the motor connector (A) and mounting nuts. 

 

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