Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 390

HOOD ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 

1. After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up or down, or right or left. 

2. Adjust the hood height by turning the hood overslam bumpers (C).  

3. After loosening the hood latch (D) mounting bolts, adjust the latch by moving it up or down, or right or 

left. 

Fig. 14: Identifying Hinge Mounting Bolts, Hood, Overslam Bumper And Hood Latch 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

TAILGATE 



Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly. 



Make sure the hood locks securely.  

 

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REPLACEMENT 

INSIDE HANDLE REPLACEMENT 

1. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the inside handle (A). 

Fig. 15: Identifying Inside Handle And Screw 
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2. Installation is the reverse of removal.  

ROOM LAMP REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the room lamp. 



Remove the lens (A).  



Remove the screw.  



Pull out the room lamp (B).  



Disconnect the connector (C).  

 

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Fig. 16: Identifying Lens, Room Lamp And Connector 
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2. Installation is the reverse of removal.  

TAILGATE TRIM REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the following items. 

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Room lamp. See ROOM LAMP REPLACEMENT.  

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Inside handle. See TAILGATE.  

2. Disconnect the clip (A), remove the tailgate lifter (B). 

NOTE:



When prying with a flat-tipped screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, 
and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.  



Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

 

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Fig. 17: Identifying Clip And Tailgate Lifter 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

3. Using a screwdriver, remove the tailgate switch (A).  

4. Disconnect the connector (B). 

Fig. 18: Identifying Tailgate Switch And Connector 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

5. Using a screwdriver, remove the tailgate upper trim (A). 

 

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