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Repair Procedures: Replacement

NOTE:
  • Be careful as the seat back may touch peripheral components such as the sun visor if it is folded forward with its headrest and seat adjusted high and the seat moved forward.
  1. After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the front seat assembly.

    Tightening Torque: 

    49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2- 47.0 lb.ft)

    [Front] 

    G12350599Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Rear] 

    G12350600Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Disconnect the main connector (A), side airbag connector (B), and front seat belt buckle connector (C).

    [Driver Side] 

    G12350601Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Passenger Side] 

    G12350602Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Information 

SEAT MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE