Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 399

1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.  

2. Adjust at the hinges (A): 

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Loosen the door mounting bolts (B) slightly, and move the door IN or OUT until it aligns flush 
with the body.  

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Loosen the hinge mounting bolts (C) slightly, and move the door BACKWARD or FORWARD, 
UP or DOWN as necessary to equalize the gaps  

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Place a shop towel (D) on the jack (E) to prevent damage to the door when adjusting the door.  

Fig. 67: Identifying Door Mounting Bolts, Hinge Mounting Bolts, Shop Towel, Jack And Torque 
Specifications 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

3. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. 

NOTE:

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After installing the door, check for a flush fit with the body, then check for 
equal gaps between the front, rear, and bottom door edges and body. 
Check that door and body edges are parallel before adjusting. Replace 
mounting bolts.  

 

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Fig. 68: Identifying Door And Body Edges 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Grease the pivot portions of the hinges indicated by the arrows in illustration. 

Fig. 69: Identifying Grease Pivot Portions Of Hinges 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

5. Check for water leaks  

DOOR STRIKER ADJUSTMENT 

Make sure the door latches securely without slamming It If necessary, adjust the striker (A): The striker nuts 
Are fixed. The strike can be fine adjusted up or down, and in or out. striker center to be adjusted max ± 1.5mm 

1. Loosen the screws (B), then insert a shop towel between the body and striker (A). 

 

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Fig. 70: Identifying Door Striker, Screws And Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

2. Lightly tighten the screws.  

3. Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer. 

Do not tap the striker too hard. 

4. Loosen the screws and remove the shop towel.  

5. Lightly tighten the screws.  

6. Hold the outer handle out, and push the door against the body to be sure the striker allows a flush fit. If 

the door latches properly, tighten the screws and recheck.  

REAR DOOR 

COMPONENTS 

 

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Fig. 71: Identifying Rear Door Components 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

REPLACEMENT 

REAR DOOR TRIM REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the front side trim (A) and rear side trim. 

NOTE:

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Take care not to scratch the door trim and other parts. 

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

 

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