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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module (squib) even if you are using the specified tester. If the circuit resistance is measured with a tester, accidental airbag deployment will result in serious personal injury
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 without 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, then disconnect the front seat back frame assembly (A) and front seat cushion frame assembly (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    44.1 - 53.9 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Locating Front Seat Back Frame Assembly And Front Seat Cushion Frame Assembly With Bolts
    G12164373Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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