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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