Kia Sportage: Seat Electrical / Lumbar Support Units Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Seat Electrical / Lumbar Support Units Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the front seat back cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat Back Cover")

3.	Disconnect the lumbar support motor connector (A).

4.	Separate the retaining clips (A) from the seat frame.

5.	Remove the lumbar support assembly (B) after disengaging mounting clip (A).

Installation

1.	Install the lumbar support assembly.

2.	Install the seat back cover.

Install the front seat assembly.

•	Make sure that the connectors are plugged in properly.

•	Check the lumbar support system.

Inspection

Lumbar Support Motor

1.	Disconnect the connectors for motor.

2.	When the battery power is supplied to the motor connector, check the motor for smooth operation.

3.	Reverse the connections and check that the motor turns in reverse.

4.	If the motor runs abnormally, replace it.

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