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Repair Procedures: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the front seat track mounting cover.
  2. After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the front seat assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    34.3 ~ 53.9 N.m (3.5 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Locating Front Seat Assembly With Mounting Bolts
    G12054089Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Disconnect the seat buckle connector (A), seat warmer & power seat connector (B), SAB connector (C), PODS connector (D).

    [Driver's] 

    Fig 2: Locating Seat Buckle Connector, Seat Warmer Or Power Seat Connector And SAB Connector (Driver"S)
    G12054090Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    [Passenger's] 

    Fig 3: Locating Seat Buckle Connector, Seat Warmer Or Power Seat Connector, SAB Connector And PODS Connector (Passenger"S)
    G12054091Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    SEAT MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

    • Set the seat into the most rearward position. Check that each slide is locked, and then tighten the front mounting bolt temporarily.
    • Set the seat into most forward position. Check that each slide is locked, and then Tighten the rear mounting bolt completely.
    • Set the seat into the most rearward position. Check the front mounting bolt completely.
    • Check that the seat operates to and fro smoothy and the locking portion locks properly.