Kia Sportage: Rear Seat Belt / Rear Seat Belt Buckle Repair procedures

Replacement

When installing the belt, be careful not to damage the retractor.

1.	Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. (Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")

Remove the rear seat belt buckle (A) after loosening the mounting bolt.

Tightening torque :

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

[LH]

[RH]

[Center]

3.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Component Location 1. Rear seat belt buckle [RH] 2. Rear seat belt buckle [LH] ...

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Removal 1. Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub. Tightening torque: 107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft) ...

Replacement • Be careful not to damage the fender and body. • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces ...