Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 493

power tailgate drive unit (A). 

TORQUE: 0.22-0.27 N.m (0.022-0.027 kg.m) 

Fig. 18: Identifying Power Tailgate Drive Unit 
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Fig. 19: Identifying PTG Drive Unit Bracket Connector 
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6. Installation is the reverse of removal. 

NOTE:

PTG drive unit bracket connector (B) does not need to be disconnected in 
this procedure.

NOTE:



Connect the connectors tightly.  



Check the power tailgate for normal operation correctly. 

 

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POWER TAILGATE MODULE 

REPLACEMENT 

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.  

2. Remove the third, fourth seat. Refer to SEAT .  

3. Remove the D pillar and luggage side trim. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM .  

4. Use a small screw driver to loosen clip (A). But do not remove power tailgate push rod (B). 

Fig. 20: Identifying Clip And Tailgate Lifter 
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5. Remove the power tailgate module mounting bolts (2EA) and connectors (2EA). And then remove the 

power tailgate module (A). 

TORQUE: 0.025-0.035 N.m (0.0025-0.0035 kg.m)

WARNING:



A lost drive unit mounting bolt in the vehicle may make a noise. 



Don't operate the power tailgate when a push rod is removed.  



A learn cycle must be performed whenever the power is 
removed.  



Check the normal operating whenever a power tailgate 
component is removed or replaced. If the chime sound is 
heard, check the DTC, wiring harness and cable connections.  

 

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Fig. 21: Identifying Power Tailgate Module 
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6. Installation is the reverse of removal 

ANTI-PINCH STRIP 

INSPECTION 

1. Check the power tailgate control module input/output value by using the diagnostic tool. If the operation 

of tailgate control module is abnormal, replace anti pinch strip control module.  

2. When checking the anti pinch strip operation, select a vehicle type and "POWER SLIDING/TAILGATE" 

menu. 

NOTE:



Connect the connectors tightly.  



Check the power tailgate for normal operation correctly. 

WARNING:



A lost drive unit mounting bolt in the vehicle may make a noise. 



Don't operate the power tailgate when a push rod is removed.  



A learn cycle must be performed whenever the power is 
removed.  



Check the normal operating whenever a power tailgate 
component is removed or replaced. If the chime sound is 
heard, check the DTC, wiring harness and cable connections.  

 

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2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Power Tailgate System - Sedona

  

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Fig. 22: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Power Sliding/Tailgate 
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3. Select "POWER TAILGATE". 

Fig. 23: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Power Tailgate 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Select the sensor output. And then check the anti pinch strip sensor output while operating power tailgate 

in power mode. 

 

2008 Kia Sedona EX 

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Power Tailgate System - Sedona

  

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