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HELP! 2006 Sedona - can't re-install middle row seats
by bluedevils
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Jul 10, 2007 (5:10 pm)
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Removed the 2nd row seats for the first time yesterday. After a few minutes, I finally got the seats out. Today, I tried to put them back in. Left bucket 2nd row seat, accidentally put one of the rear-wheel latches in first. Now, I cannot get this unlatched! I've spent 15 minutes fiddling with it and no dice. The manual is no help. The front-wheel latches need to go in first.
The right bucket 2nd row seat, I screwed up in a different way. While trying to figure out the operation of the rear-wheel latches, I ended up locking them both -- but the seat isn't attached to the floor! After this, I was able to attach both front-wheel latches to the floor, but the rear-wheel latches will not attach to the floor because they are already closed/latched and when I try to lower them onto the bars on the floor they just bang on top. I.e. they will not open back up so they can be attached to the floor.
Can anyone help me by explaining how to un-lock the rear-wheel latches so I can get these seats installed and avoid a trip to the dealer for something so silly? I'm no engineer, but I'm also not a moron and I could not find any way to get these latches to un-latch. The rear strap releases the front latches, but not the rear latches.
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- #906 of 974
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Re: HELP! 2006 Sedona - can't re-install middle row seats [bluedevils]
by redptc
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Jul 10, 2007 (6:22 pm)
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Replying to: bluedevils (Jul 10, 2007 5:10 pm)
I had the same trouble with my seat.Under the plastic cover for the back latch is the unlock mechanism. I had to fish around the area till i got it unlatched.There is a cable i belive you have to pull on to get it unlatched. Sorry i do not remember any thing else that i did.I just messed around till i got it unlocked. 
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Re: HELP! 2006 Sedona - can't re-install middle row seats [redptc]
by user777
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Jul 11, 2007 (8:48 am)
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Replying to: redptc (Jul 10, 2007 6:22 pm)
if it's not obvious, you know, a visit to your dealer to have it properly demonstrated to you would be worth the "inconvenience". you don't want to break something trying to unlatch it, or re-installing it.
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Re: HELP! 2006 Sedona - can't re-install middle row seats [redptc]
by bluedevils
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Jul 11, 2007 (12:53 pm)
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Replying to: redptc (Jul 10, 2007 6:22 pm)
thanks - will take another look 'under the covers' and see if I can find it.
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Re: HELP! 2006 Sedona - can't re-install middle row seats [user777]
by redptc
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Jul 11, 2007 (1:45 pm)
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Replying to: user777 (Jul 11, 2007 8:48 am)
Your right about going to the dealer to have the seat fixed.But i was in a hurry to go somewhere so i did it my self.Next time the dealer gets it.
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Re: HELP! 2006 Sedona - can't re-install middle row seats [bluedevils]
by redptc
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Jul 11, 2007 (1:47 pm)
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Replying to: bluedevils (Jul 11, 2007 12:53 pm)
Check reply 907&909 if your still having problems. 
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Re: 2006 Sedona-Electric Side Doors [thehothit]
by byyall
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Jul 19, 2007 (1:53 pm)
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Replying to: thehothit (May 31, 2007 2:57 am)
I have a 2006 Kia Sedona EX which has had the same problem with the right passenger side door closing properly. It now closes, but there is still a lot of noise on the passenger side of the van. Service people tell me this "is the nature of the beast"! Seems to me there is something amiss. A new van should NOT have these problems.
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Re: 2006 Sedona-Electric Side Doors [byyall]
by rgochoa
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Jul 19, 2007 (2:26 pm)
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Replying to: byyall (Jul 19, 2007 1:53 pm)
I have the same model Sedona and it is very quiet. The only noise I had was a howling noise that was coming from the crossbars on the roof rack. I disregarded the installation instructions and feedback from the dealership and solved the problem by installing the front one all the way to the front and the rear one all the way to the back. Problem solved.
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Re: 2006 Sedona-Electric Side Doors [byyall]
by smiller
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Jul 23, 2007 (5:46 am)
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Replying to: byyall (Jul 19, 2007 1:53 pm)
I couldn't agree more. If your van is maintained, washed regularly, and lubed it should not have ANY problem under normal conditions. I have the 06 Sedona LX, bought in Feb. 07- and it's been to the shop more than my 10 year old Ford f150!I had the steering shake at highway speeds, and most recently I had to take it in for a screw missing from the door latch. We found it laying on the bottom of the sliding door track. The dealer said to "keep an eye on them
those cross-piont screws can come loose".
I got the LX because I didn't want extra electric problems,
but now I have to worry about the screws? And guess what? if a screw was missing my dealer shop would have to ORDER it. A simple screw. These Vans are CHEAP.
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Re: 2006 Sedona-Electric Side Doors [smiller]
by rachluvjun
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Jul 23, 2007 (9:34 am)
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Replying to: smiller (Jul 23, 2007 5:46 am)
I couldn't agree with you more. These vans are crap. I had an 04 lemon and had to get the 06 as part of the settlement. Well even my 06 has been in the shop numerous times. (noise they can't duplicate of course upon start up..sounds awful, broken handles, broken arm rests, dead cigarette lighter, dead battery, now leather peeling, and still terrible noise will bring it back to the shop) What a joke these kia's are. I would NEVER buy one again. NEVER eVER a brand new car constantly in the shop! Oh and forgot the mention the paint job is crap. I have so many scratches all over my paint and nothing has touched it..if it has it is light touches that show up as huge scratches. Just an all around awful car in my opinion.
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