Kia Rio: Front Seat / Front Seat Assembly

Kia Rio 2017-2021 YB Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Front Seat / Front Seat Assembly

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Front seat assembly

Repair procedures

Replacement

Loosen the front seat mounting bolts (A).

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), heater 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.

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