Kia Optima: Front Seat / Front Seat Assembly

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2021 Service and Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Front Seat / Front Seat Assembly

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Front seat assembly

Repair procedures

Replacement

•	When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

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

•	Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

Loosen the front seat assembly mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :

49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)

[Front]

[Rear]

2.	Press the lock pin and separate the main connector (A), side airbag connector (B) and front seat belt buckle connector (C).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

The installation procedures of seat mounting bolts

•	Be sure to assemble the connectors on the bottom of the front seat.

•	Push the seat to the rear end of slides and initially tighten the front mounting bolts.

•	Push the seat to the front end of slides and completely tighten the rear mounting bolts.

•	Send the seat to the rear end again to completely tighten the front mounting bolts.

•	Check the seat for smooth movement.

•	For the non-automatic slide seats, check the seats are fixed at each designated fixing position.

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