Kia Sportage: Rear Seat / Rear Seat Assembly Repair procedures
[Rear seat cushion assembly]
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Separate the rear seat cushion assembly (A).

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2. |
Disconnect the rear seat heater connector (A).
[LH]


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3. |
Disconnect the rear seat main wiring connector (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Make sure that the connector is connected properly.
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[Rear seat back assembly]
1. |
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly (A).
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2. |
Remove the luggage board (A).

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3. |
Remove the rear seat back (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque :
44.1 - 58.8 N·m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf·m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb·ft)
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[Rear]

[Front]

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4. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the connector is connected properly.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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Component Location
1. Rear seat cushion assembly
2. Rear seat back assembly
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Component Location
1. Rear seat back cover [LH]
2. Rear seat back cover [RH]
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Other information:
When replacing the metal wheels for any reason, make sure the new wheels are
equivalent to the original factory units in diameter, rim width and offset.
A wheel that is not the correct size may adversely affect wheel and bearing life,
braking and stopping abilities, handling characteristics, gr ...
Removal
[2WD]
1.
Loosen the stabilizer link nut (A).
Tightening torque :
98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb·ft)
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