Kia Sportage: Front Seat / Front Seat Assembly Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Front Seat / Front Seat Assembly Repair procedures

Replacement

Open the cover (A) and loosen the front seat mounting bolts (B).

Tightening torque :

44.1 - 58.8 N·m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf·m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb·ft)

[Front]

[Rear]

2.	Disconnect the airbag connector (A), seat warmer & power seat switch connector (B), front seat belt buckle connector (C), air ventilation seat unit connector (D). [Driver's] [Passenger's]

Install in the reverse order of removal.

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 the foremost position. Check that each slide is locked, and then tighten the rear mounting bolt completely.

•	Set the seat into the rearmost position. Check that the front mounting bolt is tightened completely.

•	Check that the seat operates to and fro smoothy and the locking portion locks properly.

Front Seat Assembly Components and components location

Component Location 1. Front seat assembly ...

Front Seat Shield Outer Cover Components and components location

Component Location 1. Front seat shield outer cover ...

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