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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Loosen the front seat mounting bolts.

    [Front] 

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13486413Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Rear] 

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13486414Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Disconnect the front seat connector (A).

    [Driver's] 

    G13486415Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Passenger's] 

    G13486416Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. To install, reinstall in reverse order of 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.