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Seat Assembly Replacement

  1. Remove the seat track mounting cover.
  2. After loosening the seat assembly mounting bolts, remove the seat assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Front Seat Assembly
    G07380447Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the power seat (A) and airbag (B) connectors.

    [Driver's] 

    Fig 2: Front Seat Connectors (Driver's)
    G07380448Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Passenger's] 

    Fig 3: Front Seat Connectors (Passenger's)
    G07380449Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (Passenger's).
      CAUTION: 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 most forward position. Check that each slide is locked, and then Tighten the rear mounting bolt completely.
      • Set the seat into the most rearward position. Check the front mounting bolt completely.
      • Check that the seat operates to and fro smoothy and the locking portion locks properly.