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Seat Assembly Replacement

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  1. Remove the seat assembly mounting cover.
  2. After loosening the seat assembly mounting bolts, remove the seat assembly (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Seat Assembly Mounting Bolts Location
    G04884137Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Open the connector box (A).
  4. Disconnect the connector (B), and remove the seat assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Connector Box
    G04884138Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    CAUTION: SEAT MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
    • Set the into the most rearward position. Check then each slide is locked, and then Tighten the front mounting bolt temporarily.
    • Set the seat into most forward position. Check that each slide is locked, and then Tighten the rear mounting bolt completely.
    • Set the seat into the most rearward position. Check the front mounting bolt completely.
    • Check that the seat operates to and fro smoothy and the locking portion locks properly.
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