SPECIFICATIONS: This is specific to the 2002 Kia Sedona but likely applies to other years as well.
NOTE: On the center bracket of the side sliding doors on the Sedona, Kia used plastic bushings on the upright posts which fit into the track. These are insufficient for the repeated sliding of the heavy door and will eventually break. After the first one breaks, the door will begin to bind. After the second one fails, the binding will noticeably increase.
PARTS NEEDED: 2 Replacement Bushings (Metal,
NOT Plastic), Grease
TOOLS NEEDED: Socket Wrench (Ratchet), 1/2" Socket, Socket Wrench Extension (helpful but not required), Phillips Screwdriver, Cement Blocks and/or Wood to support rear of sliding door
TIME: 45 minutes to 1 hour
PROCESS:
1. Place supports near outside of door to be repaired.
2. With door closed and working from inside of vehicle, remove plastic trim screw holding panel over the bolts securing the bracket.
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3. Remove the plastic panel.
4. Remove the three bolts securing the bracket. Screw (blue arrow) does not need to be removed.
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5. From outside the vehicle, fully open the door.
Even with the bolts removed, the bracket will probably still support the door as it is opened. However, to be on the safe side,
SUPPORT THE REAR OF THE DOOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
6. Use supports to prop rear of sliding door. You may want to use a piece of carpet or cloth to prevent the supports from scratching the paint.
7. After ensuring there is adequate space between the body and the door, open the rear side window.
8. Remove the stop at the end of the center track (secured by one screw).
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9. Loosen the rubber gasket between the door and the bracket.
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10. Remove the bracket from the door and the track.
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11. If either plastic bushing remains, remove it.
12. Completely clean bracket with hot soapy water and a soft brush.
13. Dry.
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14. Install new bushings by slipping onto bracket's upright posts.
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15. Throughly grease bushings (inside and out), wheel, and other moving portions of bracket.
16. Reinstall bracket into door (reverse of 9 & 10).
17. Reinstall end of track stop (reverse of 8).
18. Slowly close door, being careful to support the rear portion and keep the bracket in place while sliding. NOTE: Since things don't quite line up yet, the sliding at this point may be a bit rough.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO SMASH YOUR FINGERS AS THE DOOR COMES TO A CLOSE.
19. From inside the vehicle, note if the door is fully closed. If it isn't, open slightly and reclose.
20. Align bracket and reinsert one bolt at a time, tightening until
nearly snug.
21. Once all bolts are in place, snug each in order (bottom rear, top rear, front).
22. Once all bolts are snug, tighten each completely (bottom rear, top rear, front).
23. Grease inside of top track (front, top, back) and bottom track (front, bottom, back).
24. Replace panel (reverse of 3) and trim screw (reverse of 2).
25. Open and close door several times to distribute grease.
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