Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 448

REAR HEATER CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the rear heater control unit (A).  

2. Disconnect the connector (B). 

Fig. 40: Identifying Rear Heater Control Unit And Connector 
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ASSIST HANDLE REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the assist handle (A). 

Fig. 41: Identifying Assist Handle And Screw 
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2. Installation is the reverse the removal. 

 

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OVERHEAD CONSOLE REPLACEMENT 

1. Loosen the overhead console mounting screws, remove the overhead console assembly (A).  

2. Disconnect the connector (B). 

Fig. 42: Identifying Overhead Console Assembly, Connector And Clip 
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3. Installation is the reverse the removal.  

ROOF AIR VENT REPLACEMENT 

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the roof air vent (A). 

Fig. 43: Identifying Roof Air Vent 
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2. Installation is the reverse the removal.  

ROOM LAMP REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the room lamp. 

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Remove the lens (A).  

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Remove the screw.  

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Pull out the room lamp (B).  

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Disconnect the connector (C).  

Fig. 44: Identifying Lens, Room Lamp And Connector 
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2. Installation is the reverse of removal.  

ROOF TRIM REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the following item. 

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Sunvisor. See REPLACEMENT.  

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Assist handle. See REAR HEATER CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT.  

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Side tray. See REPLACEMENT.  

2. Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the roof trim (A). 

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.  

 

2008 Kia Sedona EX 

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior - Sedona

  

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3. Installation is the reverse the removal. 

Fig. 45: Identifying Roof Trim Clip Locations 
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INTERIOR TRIM 

COMPONENTS 

NOTE:



Replace any damage clips. 

 

2008 Kia Sedona EX 

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior - Sedona

  

Microsoft 

 

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