Kia Sportage: Seat Belt System / Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual / Restraint / Seat Belt System / Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) Repair procedures

Replacement

1.	Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work.

Remove the front anchor seat belt (A) by using the SST (0K888-D4200).

If the SST(OK888-4200) is not available, use a tool meeting the secifications below to remove it.

Tools to be used

Tool A : hex wrench screwdriver or drill with diameter of 3 mm and length of 56 mm or more.

Tool B : screwdriver or drill with diameter of 3 mm.

3.	Remove the door scurff trim. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Door scuff trim")

4.	Remove the center pillar trim. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Center pillar trim)

After removing the anchor Pretensioner connector (A) and fixing bolt (B), remove the anchor Pretensioner.

Tightening torque :

39.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb·ft)

6.	Installation is the reverse of removal.

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