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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Open the cover and loosen the front seat mounting bolts.

    [Front] 

    Tightening torque: 

    49 - 58.8 N.m (5 - 6 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb.ft)

    G14563560Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Rear] 

    Tightening torque: 

    49 - 58.8 N.m (5 - 6 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb.ft)

    G14563561Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Disconnect the main connector (A), front seat belt buckle connector (C), airbag connector (B), seat belt reminder connector (D).

    [Driver's] 

    G14563562Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Passenger's] 

    G14563563Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Information 

    The installation procedures of seat mounting bolts 

    • Push the seat to the rear end of slides and initially tighten the front mounting bolts.
    • Push the seat to the front end of slides and completely tighten the rear mounting bolts.
    • Send the seat to the rear end again to completely tighten the front mounting bolts.
    • Check the seat for smooth movement.
    • For the non - automatic slide seats, check the seats are fixed at each designated fixing position.
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