Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 427

Fig. 14: Identifying RAM (Rear Area Module) Components (1 Of 2) 
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Fig. 15: Identifying RAM (Rear Area Module) Components (2 Of 2) 
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INSPECTION 

FUSE 

1. Be sure there is no play in the fuse holders, and that the fuses are held securely.  

2. Are the fuse capacities for each circuit correct?  

3. Are there any blown fuses? 

If a fuse is to be replaced, be sure to use a new fuse of the same capacity. Always determine why the fuse 
blew first and completely eliminate the problem before installing a new fuse. 

RELAY 

1. Be sure that the relays are held the each module securely.  

2. Are the relay types for each circuit correct? 

 

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Fig. 16: Identifying Relay 
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3. If system of some relay is not operate accurately, replace with a new one and check the system. 

Fig. 17: Identifying Relay Terminals (Types E & F) 
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REPLACEMENT 

IPM (INSTRUMENT PANEL MODULE) 

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.  

2. Remove the crash pad lower panel (A). Refer to CRASH PAD . 

 

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Fig. 18: Identifying Crash Pad Lower Panel 
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3. Disconnect the receiver antenna cable and connectors (5EA). Remove IPM mounting nuts (3EA) and 

IPM (A). 

Fig. 19: Identifying Instrument Panel Module (IPM) 
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4. Installation is the reverse of removal procedures.  

ICM (INTEGRATED CIRCUIT MODULE) RELAY BOX 

DESCRIPTION 

The ICM (Integrated circuit module) relay (A) is united with many kinds of relays and installed side of the in-
panel module. 

 

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