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). 
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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)
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Work in a group of two or more when removing and installing the STG spindle. |
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Take care not to close the tail gate while the STG spindle is removed. |
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[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). 
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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)
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6. |
Loosen the mounting bolt (A). 
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7. |
Remove the rear A/C duct (A) after loosening the bolt. 
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8. |
Disconnect the STG spindle connector (A). 
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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)
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Work in a group of two or more when removing and installing the STG spindle. |
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Take care not to close the tail gate while the STG spindle is removed. |
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[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)
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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)
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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)
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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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