Kia Sportage: Front Seat / Front Seat Frame Assembly Repair procedures

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

Replacement
  
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module (squib) even if you are using the specified tester. If the circuit resistance is measured with a tester, accidental airbag deployment will result in serious personal injury
  
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
1.
Remove the front seat back cover.
(Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Back Cover")
2.
Remove the front seat cushion cover.
(Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Cushion Cover")
3.
Remove the lumbar support assembly.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Lumbar Support Unit")
4.
After loosening the mounting bolts, disconnect the front seat back frame assembly (A) and front seat cushion frame assembly (B).
Tightening torque :
44.1 - 53.9 N·m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf·m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb·ft)

5.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Seat Frame Assembly Components and components location
Component Location 1. Front seat back frame assembly 2. Front seat cushion frame assembly ...

Front Seat Belt
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