Kia Optima DL3: Rear Seat Belt / Rear Center Seat Belt Retractor

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Rear Seat Belt / Rear Center Seat Belt Retractor

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Rear center seat belt retractor

Repair procedures

Replacement

•	When installing the belt, make sure not to damage the retractor.

•	Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

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

2.	Remove the rear package tray trim. (Refer to Trunk Trim - "Rear Package Tray Trim")

Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the rear center seat belt retractor (A).

Tightening torque :

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

4.	To install, reverse the removal procedure.

❮Rear Seat Belt Retractor

Components and components location Component Location 1. Rear seat belt retractor [LH] 2. Rear seat belt retractor [RH] Repair procedures Replacement • When installing the belt, make sure not to damage the retractor.

Rear Seat Belt Buckle❯

Repair procedures Replacement • When installing the belt, make sure not to damage the retractor.

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