Kia Optima: Front Seat Belt / Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
Components and components location

1. Front seat belt retractor
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Repair procedures
Be careful not to damage the retractor when removing or installing the
seat belt.
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Open the front seat belt lower cover (A) and loosen the mounting bolt.

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Remove the center pillar lower trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")
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Remove the center pillar upper trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")
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Loosen the front belt upper anchor mounting bolt, remove the front belt
upper anchor (A).
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.8 - 39.8 lb-ft)
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Separate the airbag connector (A), loosen the mounting bolt and remove
the front seat belt retractor (B).
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.8 - 39.8 lb-ft)
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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After installing the front seat belt retractor, check
that the air bag warning indicator illuminates for about
6 seconds when the ignition is ON and then goes out.
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Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Front seat belt retractor
2. Height adjust
3. Rear seat belt buckle [LH]
4. Rear seat belt buckle [RH]
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Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the front seat belt retractor.
(Refer to Front Seat Belt - "Front Seat Belt Retractor")
2.
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Other information:
Components and components location
Components and Components
Location
1. Trailing arm
2. Rear shock absorber
3. Rear suspension
4. Rear stabilizer bar
5. Rear upper arm
6. Rear assist arm
7. Rear lower arm
8. Rear axle assembly
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The High Beam Assist is a system that automatically adjusts the headlamp range
(switches between high beam and low beam) according to the brightness of other vehicles
and road conditions.
Operating condition
1.Place the light switch in the AUTO position.
2.Turn on the high beam by pushing t ...