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Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the front seat back cover.

    (Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT BACK COVER ")

  2. Remove the front seat cushion cover.

    (Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER ")

  3. After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the front seat back frame (A) and front seat cushion frame (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Front Seat Back Frame And Front Seat Cushion Frame With Mounting Bolts
    G10650611Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.