Kia Rio: Front Seat / Front Seat Assembly

Kia Rio 2017-2023 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.

❮Front Seat

Components and components location Components 1. Front seat back pad 2. Front seat back heater 3. Front seat back covering 4.

Front Seat Shield Outer Cover❯

Components and components location Component Location 1. Front seat shield outer cover Repair procedures Replacement Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Other information:

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