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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Loosen the front seat mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb.ft)

    [Front] 

    G13350489Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Rear] 

    G13350490Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Disconnect the airbag connector (A), seat warmer & power seat switch connector (B), front seat belt buckle connector (C), body sensor (D).

    [Driver side] 

    G13350491Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Passenger side] 

    G13350492Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. 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 the foremost position. Check that each slide is locked, and then tighten the rear mounting bolt completely.
    • Set the seat into the rearmost position. Check that the front mounting bolt is tightened completely.
    • Check that the seat operates to and from smoothy and the locking portion locks properly.
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