Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 497

Fig. 5: Identifying Window Motor And Connector 
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4. Installation is the reverse of removal.  

SLIDING POWER WINDOW MOTOR 

1. Remove (-) negative battery terminal.  

2. Remove the sliding door trim panel. Refer to REAR DOOR .  

3. Remove the door trim seal and glass.  

4. Remove the door regulator.  

5. Remove the power window motor (A) after disconnecting the motor connector and power window motor 

mounting nuts. 

Fig. 6: Identifying Power Window Motor And Mounting Nuts 
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6. Installation is the reverse of removal. 

 

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QUARTER GLASS MOTOR 

1. Remove (-) negative battery terminal.  

2. Remove the D pillar trim panel (A). Refer to INTERIOR TRIM . 

Fig. 7: Identifying D Pillar Trim Panel 
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3. Remove the quarter glass motor (B) after disconnecting the motor connector (A) and quarter glass motor 

mounting bolts and screws. 

Fig. 8: Identifying Quarter Glass Motor And Connector 
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4. Installation is the reverse of removal.  

INSPECTION 

FRONT POWER WINDOW MOTOR INSPECTION 

 

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1. Remove (-) negative battery terminal.  

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

3. Disconnect the motor connector from the motor. 

Fig. 9: Identifying Front Power Window Motor Connector Terminals 
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4. Connect the motor terminals directly to battery voltage (12V) and check that the motor operates 

smoothly. Next, reverse the polarity and check that the motor operates smoothly in the reverse direction. 
If the operation is abnormal, replace the motor.  

SLIDING POWER WINDOW MOTOR INSPECTION 

1. Remove (-) negative battery terminal.  

2. Remove the sliding door trim panel. Refer to REAR DOOR .  

3. Disconnect the motor connector from the motor. 

 

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Fig. 10: Identifying Sliding Power Window Motor Connector Terminals 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Connect the motor terminals directly to battery voltage and check that the motor operates smoothly. Next, 

reverse the polarity and check that the motor operates smoothly in the reverse direction. If the operation is 
abnormal, replace the motor.  

QUARTER GLASS MOTOR INSPECTION 

1. Remove (-) negative battery terminal.  

2. Remove the D pillar trim panel (A). Refer to INTERIOR TRIM .  

3. Disconnect the motor connector from the motor. 

 

2008 Kia Sedona EX 

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Power Windows - Sedona

  

Microsoft 

 

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