Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 488

Fig. 79: Identifying Oil Pump Cover Assembly 
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10. Install the O-ring (A) and the suction pipe mounting bolt. 

Tightening torque:  

13.6-18.4 N.m (1.36-1.84 kgf.m, 9.84-13.3 lb-ft) 

Fig. 80: Identifying O-Ring And Suction Pipe Mounting Bolt 
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INSTALLATION 

1. Installation is the reverse of removal. 

2. Add power steering fluid.  

3. Bleed the power steering system. See AIR BLEEDING .  

4. Check the oil pump pressure.  

CAUTION: The pressure tube does not twist and come in contact with other 

components.

 

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2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB

Power Tailgate System - Sedona 

COMPONENT LOCATION 

Fig. 1: Identifying Power Tailgate System Component Location 
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DESCRIPTION 

Power tailgate is an electro-mechanical system designed to provide power opening and closing of a vehicle's 
tailgate through the push of a button of the transmitter key or tailgate handle or the overhead console or switch 
of the tailgate. 

 

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The power tailgate will reverse direction of travel if resistance to movement is detected while the tailgate is 
being closed. If resistance to movement is detected while the power tailgate is being opened, the tailgate will 
stop moving. 

1. PTG DRIVE UNIT 

Power tailgate drive unit consists of a DC motor, optical sensor, clutch, push rod, rack and wire harness. 
PTG drive unit is located in rear left on D-pillar panel. PTG drive unit opens and closes the tailgate 
connected push rod automatically. 

Fig. 2: Identifying PTG Drive Unit 
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Optical sensor: Provides tailgate velocity and position information  

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Drive unit clutch: Transmit motor power to push rod through pinion gear.  

2. POWER LATCH 

Power latch is located in the lower part of tailgate panel. When tailgate located latching position, cinching 
motor (A) has a cinch electrically. And unlatch motor (B) unlatch the latch electrically when receive the 
open signal. 

 

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