Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 494

Fig. 24: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Pinch Strip 
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Above voltage and numerical value may be different from the real value. 

5. Change the anti pinch strip sensor, if there is no change from OFF to ON during operation.  

REPLACEMENT 

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.  

2. Remove the tailgate trim. Refer to TAILGATE .  

3. Remove the anti-pinch strip sensor connector (A). 

Fig. 25: Identifying Anti-Pinch Strip Sensor Connector 
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4. Remove the left and right side anti-pinch strip sensor (B) after removing the screws (5EA). 

 

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Fig. 26: Identifying Anti-Pinch Strip Sensor And Screws 
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5. Installation is the reverse of removal. Part (C) has to be assembled using the cloth.  

PTG POWER LATCH 

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 power latch.  

2. To check the power latch operation, select a vehicle type and "POWER SLIDING/TAILGATE" menu. 

Fig. 27: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Power Sliding/Tailgate 
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3. Select "POWER TAILGATE". 

 

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Fig. 28: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Power Tailgate 
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4. Select the sensor output. And then check the cinch feedback and unlatch feedback output while operating 

power tailgate in power mode. 

Fig. 29: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Unlatch Feedback 
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Above voltage and numerical value may be different from the real value. 

5. Change the anti pinch strip sensor, if there is no change during operation.  

REPLACEMENT 

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.  

2. Remove the tailgate trim. Refer to TAILGATE .  

3. Remove the tailgate handle rod, actuator rod and key rod. 

 

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4. Remove the unlatch actuator assembly (A) after removing the connector and nuts (3EA). 

Fig. 30: Identifying Unlatch Actuator Assembly 
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5. Remove the tailgate handle rod (A) and connector (B) from the cinching latch assembly (C). 

Fig. 31: Identifying Tailgate Handle Rod And Connector 
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6. Remove the latch mounting screws (3EA) and cinching latch assembly (A) from the tailgate. 

 

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