
A redesigned crossover (car-based) Sorento (codename XMA) was launched in South Korea in 2009. It is Kia's first model to be manufactured in the United States, in KIA's new US$1 billion West Point, Georgia, factory (which also builds the sister vehicle to the Sorento, the Hyundai Santa Fe). The Sorento uses Kia's new corporate grille, known as the Tiger Nose, as designed by Kia's design .
First generation BL (2003–2009)Power Tailgate Latch Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the tailgate
trim (A).
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Body Panel Gaps
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ICM Relay Box Description
The ICM relay is united with rear wiper relay, rear blower relay, rear
seat warmer relay (LH/RH), two turn unlock relay and tailgate latch relay which
installed inside the lower crash pad.
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