Kia Sedona: STG Spindle Repair procedures
[LH]
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the tail gate trim [LH].
(Refer to Body - "Tail Gate Trim")
3.
Disconnect the STG spindle connector (A).
4.
Using a screwdriver, loosen the bracket (B) mounting bolts after lifting the socket clips (A) up slightly.
5.
Remove the STG spindle assembly (C).
Tightening torque:
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
•
Work in a group of two or more when removing and installing the STG spindle.
•
Take care not to close the tail gate while the STG spindle is removed.
[RH]
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the luggage side trim [RH].
(Refer to Body - "Luggage Side Trim")
3.
Remove the tail gate trim [RH].
(Refer to Body - "Tail Gate Trim")
4.
Pull up the bottom of rear A/C duct (A).
5.
Remove the third row seat belt upper anchor (A) after loosening the bolt.
Tightening torque:
39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
6.
Loosen the mounting bolt (A).
7.
Remove the rear A/C duct (A) after loosening the bolt.
8.
Disconnect the STG spindle connector (A).
9.
Using a screwdriver, loosen the bracket (B) mounting bolts after lifting the socket clips (A) up slightly.
10.
Remove the STG spindle assembly (C).
Tightening torque:
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
•
Work in a group of two or more when removing and installing the STG spindle.
•
Take care not to close the tail gate while the STG spindle is removed.
[LH]
1.
Install the STG spindle assembly.
Tightening torque:
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
2.
Connect the STG spindle connector.
3.
Install the tail gate pillar trim [LH].
4.
Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
[RH]
1.
Install the STG spindle assembly.
Tightening torque:
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
2.
Connect the STG spindle connector.
3.
Install the rear A/C duct.
4.
Install the third row seat belt upper anchor.
Tightening torque:
39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
5.
Install the luggage side trim [RH].
6.
Install the tail gate pillar trim [RH].
7.
Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the tail gate trim.
(Refer to Body - "Tail Gate Trim")
3.
Disconnect the anti-pinch strip sensor connector (A).
4.
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