Kia Rio: Rear Seat Belt / Rear Seat Belt Retractor

Kia Rio 2017-2025 YB Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Rear Seat Belt / Rear Seat Belt Retractor

Components and components location

Component Location

[5 Door]

1. Rear seat belt retractor

[4 Door]

1. Rear seat belt retractor [LH]

2. Rear seat belt retractor [RH]

Repair procedures

Replacement

[5 Door]

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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

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

1.	Remove the rear pillar trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim")

Remove the rear seat belt upper anchor (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :

39.2 - 53.9 N·m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf·m, 28.8 - 39.8 lb·ft)

3.	Disconnect the seat belt retractor connector (A).

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

Tightening torque :

39.2 - 53.9 N·m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf·m, 28.8 - 39.8 lb·ft)

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

[4 Door]

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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

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

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

2.	Remove the rear pillar trim (A) by using a remover.

3.	Remove the rear door scuff trim.

4.	Remove the rear partition trim (A) after looseing the mountin screw.

5.	Remove the rear wheel house trim (A) after looseing the mountin screw.

6.	Remove the rear center seat belt cover (A).

7.	Remove the rear package tray trim (A).

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

Tightening torque :

39.2 - 53.9 N·m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf·m, 28.8 - 39.8 lb·ft)

[LH]

[RH]

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure that the connector is connected properly.

•	Replace any damage clips.

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